How many syllables in "illness"?

"illness" has 2 sílabas (ill - ness).

How to divide "illness"?

"illness" divides into 2 parts: ill · ness.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"illness": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:ill·ness

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ILL-ness(ill · ness)● ○

Stress in "illness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪl.nəs⁄

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Sílabasill·ness

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How many syllables in "illness"?: "illness" has 2 sílabas (ill - ness).
How to divide "illness"?: "illness" divides into 2 parts: ill · ness.
Where is the stress in "illness"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "illness"?: Say each syllable slowly (ill... ness) and listen on SayItVid.