How many syllables in "sourness"?

"sourness" has 2 lettergrepen (sour - ness).

How to divide "sourness"?

"sourness" divides into 2 parts: sour · ness.

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

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sourness": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sour·ness

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SOUR-ness(sour · ness)● ○

Stress in "sourness" falls on 1st syllable.

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