How many syllables in "foolishness"?

"foolishness" has 3 syllabes (fool - ish - ness).

How to divide "foolishness"?

"foolishness" divides into 3 parts: fool · ish · ness.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"foolishness": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:fool·ish·ness

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FOOL-ish-ness(fool · ish · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "foolishness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfuː.lɪʃ.nəs⁄

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IPAˈfuː.lɪʃ.nəs

Syllabesfool·ish·ness

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