How many syllables in "cleverest"?

"cleverest" has 3 lettergrepen (cle - ve - rest).

How to divide "cleverest"?

"cleverest" divides into 3 parts: cle · ve · rest.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"cleverest": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cle·ve·rest

Hoofdklemtoon

CLE-ve-rest(cle · ve · rest)● ○ ○

Stress in "cleverest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈklɛvɚɪst⁄

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IPAˈklɛvɚɪst

Lettergrepencle·ve·rest

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