How many syllables in "smallest"?

"smallest" has 2 lettergrepen (small - est).

How to divide "smallest"?

"smallest" divides into 2 parts: small · est.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"smallest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:small·est

Hoofdklemtoon

SMALL-est(small · est)● ○

Stress in "smallest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsmɔːlɪst⁄

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IPAˈsmɔːlɪst

Lettergrepensmall·est

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