How many syllables in "fiercest"?

"fiercest" has 2 lettergrepen (fierc - est).

How to divide "fiercest"?

"fiercest" divides into 2 parts: fierc · est.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"fiercest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fierc·est

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FIERC-est(fierc · est)● ○

Stress in "fiercest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɪərsɪst⁄

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IPAˈfɪərsɪst

Lettergrepenfierc·est

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