How many syllables in diffidence?

There are 3 syllables in the word diffidence.

Divide diffidence into syllables:

diffidence (noun):: repression of natural feelings; noun. lack of self-confidence.; the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful the quality or state of being diffident

acquiescence

backwardness

bashfulness

carefulness

cautiousness

compliance

constraint

deference

doubt

faintheartedness

fear

fearfulness

feebleness

hesitance

hesitancy

hesitation

humility

insecurity

lack of self-confidence

meekness

modesty

mousiness

passivity

quietness

reluctance

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