How many syllables in "meanest"?

"meanest" has 2 lettergrepen (mean - est).

How to divide "meanest"?

"meanest" divides into 2 parts: mean · est.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"meanest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mean·est

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MEAN-est(mean · est)● ○

Stress in "meanest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmiː.nɪst⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈmiː.nɪst

Lettergrepenmean·est

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