How many syllables in "gladness"?

"gladness" has 2 lettergrepen (glad - ness).

How to divide "gladness"?

"gladness" divides into 2 parts: glad · ness.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"gladness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:glad·ness

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GLAD-ness(glad · ness)● ○

Stress in "gladness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡlædnəs⁄

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IPAˈɡlædnəs

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