How many syllables in "attentiveness"?

"attentiveness" has 4 lettergrepen (at - ten - tive - ness).

How to divide "attentiveness"?

"attentiveness" divides into 4 parts: at · ten · tive · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (at... ten... tive... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"attentiveness": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:at·ten·tive·ness

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at-TEN-tive-ness(at · ten · tive · ness)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "attentiveness" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈtɛntɪvnəs⁄

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IPAəˈtɛntɪvnəs

Lettergrepenat·ten·tive·ness

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How many syllables in "attentiveness"?: "attentiveness" has 4 lettergrepen (at - ten - tive - ness).
How to divide "attentiveness"?: "attentiveness" divides into 4 parts: at · ten · tive · ness.
Where is the stress in "attentiveness"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "attentiveness"?: Say each syllable slowly (at... ten... tive... ness) and listen on SayItVid.