How many syllables in "bleakness"?

"bleakness" has 2 lettergrepen (bleak - ness).

How to divide "bleakness"?

"bleakness" divides into 2 parts: bleak · ness.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"bleakness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bleak·ness

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BLEAK-ness(bleak · ness)● ○

Stress in "bleakness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbliːk.nəs⁄

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IPAˈbliːk.nəs

Lettergrepenbleak·ness

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