How many syllables in "priestess"?

"priestess" has 2 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"priestess": 2 음절.

음절:priest·ess

제1강세

PRIEST-ess(priest · ess)● ○

Stress in "priestess" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpriː.stəs⁄

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IPAˈpriː.stəs

음절priest·ess

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How many syllables in "priestess"?: "priestess" has 2 음절 (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.