How many syllables in "largesse"?

"largesse" has 2 lettergrepen (lar - gesse).

How to divide "largesse"?

"largesse" divides into 2 parts: lar · gesse.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"largesse": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lar·gesse

Hoofdklemtoon

lar-GESSE(lar · gesse)○ ●

Stress in "largesse" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄lɑːrˈdʒɛs⁄

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IPAlɑːrˈdʒɛs

Lettergrepenlar·gesse

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and as a sea of islands." He goes on to argue for the largesse of Oceania. He calls it, in fact, the largest nation in the world.

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