How many syllables in "littlest"?

"littlest" has 2 lettergrepen (lit - tlest).

How to divide "littlest"?

"littlest" divides into 2 parts: lit · tlest.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"littlest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lit·tlest

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LIT-tlest(lit · tlest)● ○

Stress in "littlest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪt.lɪst⁄

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IPAˈlɪt.lɪst

Lettergrepenlit·tlest

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