How many syllables in "deadliness"?

"deadliness" has 3 lettergrepen (dead - li - ness).

How to divide "deadliness"?

"deadliness" divides into 3 parts: dead · li · ness.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"deadliness": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dead·li·ness

Hoofdklemtoon

DEAD-li-ness(dead · li · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "deadliness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛd.li.nəs⁄

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IPAˈdɛd.li.nəs

Lettergrependead·li·ness

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