How many syllables in "godliness"?

"godliness" has 3 lettergrepen (god - li - ness).

How to divide "godliness"?

"godliness" divides into 3 parts: god · li · ness.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"godliness": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:god·li·ness

Hoofdklemtoon

GOD-li-ness(god · li · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "godliness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɑd.li.nəs⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈɡɑd.li.nəs

Lettergrepengod·li·ness

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9:13

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