How many syllables in "slickness"?

"slickness" has 2 lettergrepen (slic - kness).

How to divide "slickness"?

"slickness" divides into 2 parts: slic · kness.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"slickness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:slic·kness

Hoofdklemtoon

SLIC-kness(slic · kness)● ○

Stress in "slickness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslɪknɪs⁄

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IPAˈslɪknɪs

Lettergrepenslic·kness

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