How many syllables in "fondest"?

"fondest" has 2 lettergrepen (fon - dest).

How to divide "fondest"?

"fondest" divides into 2 parts: fon · dest.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"fondest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fon·dest

Hoofdklemtoon

FON-dest(fon · dest)● ○

Stress in "fondest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɒndɪst⁄

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IPAˈfɒndɪst

Lettergrepenfon·dest

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