How many syllables in "earnest"?

"earnest" has 2 sillabe (ear - nest).

How to divide "earnest"?

"earnest" divides into 2 parts: ear · nest.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ear... nest) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sillabe

"earnest": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:ear·nest

Accento primario

EAR-nest(ear · nest)● ○

Stress in "earnest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɜːrnɪst⁄

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IPAˈɜːrnɪst

Sillabeear·nest

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