How many syllables in "greatness"?

"greatness" has 2 lettergrepen (great - ness).

How to divide "greatness"?

"greatness" divides into 2 parts: great · ness.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"greatness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:great·ness

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GREAT-ness(great · ness)● ○

Stress in "greatness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡreɪt.nəs⁄

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IPAˈɡreɪt.nəs

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