How many syllables in "oldest"?

"oldest" has 2 הברות (old - est).

How to divide "oldest"?

"oldest" divides into 2 parts: old · est.

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

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מדריך הברות

2 הברות

"oldest": 2 הברות.

הברות:old·est

הטעמה ראשית

OLD-est(old · est)● ○

Stress in "oldest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊl.dɪst⁄

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הפעלה אוטומטית

IPAˈoʊl.dɪst

הברותold·est

שמעו זאת בהקשרUS

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