How many syllables in "deaconess"?

"deaconess" has 3 lettergrepen (dea - con - ess).

How to divide "deaconess"?

"deaconess" divides into 3 parts: dea · con · ess.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"deaconess": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dea·con·ess

Hoofdklemtoon

DEA-con-ess(dea · con · ess)● ○ ○

Stress in "deaconess" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdiːkənəs⁄

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IPAˈdiːkənəs

Lettergrependea·con·ess

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