How many syllables in "directness"?

"directness" has 3 음절 (di - rect - ness).

How to divide "directness"?

"directness" divides into 3 parts: di · rect · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (di... rect... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"directness": 3 음절.

음절:di·rect·ness

제1강세

di-RECT-ness(di · rect · ness)○ ● ○

Stress in "directness" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dəˈrɛktnəs⁄

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자동 재생

IPAdəˈrɛktnəs

음절di·rect·ness

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It just was what it was. A directness, a daily approach to say our relationship means enough that you should know how I feel. to say our relationship means enough that you should know how I feel.

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