How many syllables in "eagerness"?

"eagerness" has 3 lettergrepen (ea - ger - ness).

How to divide "eagerness"?

"eagerness" divides into 3 parts: ea · ger · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ea... ger... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"eagerness": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ea·ger·ness

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EA-ger-ness(ea · ger · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "eagerness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈiːɡərnəs⁄

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Lettergrepenea·ger·ness

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