How many syllables in "leftist"?

"leftist" has 2 syllabes (left - ist).

How to divide "leftist"?

"leftist" divides into 2 parts: left · ist.

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

Say each syllable slowly (left... ist) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"leftist": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:left·ist

Accent principal

LEFT-ist(left · ist)● ○

Stress in "leftist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛftɪst⁄

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IPAˈlɛftɪst

Syllabesleft·ist

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