How many syllables in "priestess"?

"priestess" has 2 音節 (priest - ess).

How to divide "priestess"?

"priestess" divides into 2 parts: priest · ess.

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

Say each syllable slowly (priest... ess) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音節

"priestess": 2 音節.

音節:priest·ess

第1強勢

PRIEST-ess(priest · ess)● ○

Stress in "priestess" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpriː.stəs⁄

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