How many syllables in "gentleness"?

"gentleness" has 3 音節 (gen - tle - ness).

How to divide "gentleness"?

"gentleness" divides into 3 parts: gen · tle · ness.

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

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

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3 音節

"gentleness": 3 音節.

音節:gen·tle·ness

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GEN-tle-ness(gen · tle · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "gentleness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛntəlnəs⁄

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IPAˈdʒɛntəlnəs

音節gen·tle·ness

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