How many syllables in "softness"?

"softness" has 2 lettergrepen (soft - ness).

How to divide "softness"?

"softness" divides into 2 parts: soft · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (soft... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"softness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:soft·ness

Hoofdklemtoon

SOFT-ness(soft · ness)● ○

Stress in "softness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɔːft.nəs⁄

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IPAˈsɔːft.nəs

Lettergrepensoft·ness

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