How many syllables in "soonest"?

"soonest" has 2 lettergrepen (soon - est).

How to divide "soonest"?

"soonest" divides into 2 parts: soon · est.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"soonest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:soon·est

Hoofdklemtoon

SOON-est(soon · est)● ○

Stress in "soonest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsuː.nɪst⁄

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IPAˈsuː.nɪst

Lettergrepensoon·est

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