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essence

How many syllables in essence?

  2 syllables

Divide essence into syllables:   es-sence
Stressed syllable in essence:   es-sence
How to pronounce essence:   es-uns
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Synonyms for essence


1 syllable
  • chi
  • gist
  • core
  • nub
2 syllables
  • attar
  • body
  • marrow
  • spirit
  • being
  • flavor
  • perfume
3 syllables
    4 syllables
    • epitome
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      What rhymes with essence

      2 syllables
      • second
        3 syllables
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