How many syllables in "sadness"?

"sadness" has 2 lettergrepen (sad - ness).

How to divide "sadness"?

"sadness" divides into 2 parts: sad · ness.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sadness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sad·ness

Hoofdklemtoon

SAD-ness(sad · ness)● ○

Stress in "sadness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsæd.nəs⁄

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IPAˈsæd.nəs

Lettergrepensad·ness

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