How many syllables in "drowsiness"?

"drowsiness" has 3 sílabas (drow - si - ness).

How to divide "drowsiness"?

"drowsiness" divides into 3 parts: drow · si · ness.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (drow... si... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"drowsiness": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:drow·si·ness

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DROW-si-ness(drow · si · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "drowsiness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdraʊzi.nəs⁄

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Sílabasdrow·si·ness

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How many syllables in "drowsiness"?: "drowsiness" has 3 sílabas (drow - si - ness).
How to divide "drowsiness"?: "drowsiness" divides into 3 parts: drow · si · ness.
Where is the stress in "drowsiness"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "drowsiness"?: Say each syllable slowly (drow... si... ness) and listen on SayItVid.