How many syllables in "stainless"?

"stainless" has 2 lettergrepen (stain - less).

How to divide "stainless"?

"stainless" divides into 2 parts: stain · less.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"stainless": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stain·less

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STAIN-less(stain · less)● ○

Stress in "stainless" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsteɪn.lɪs⁄

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IPAˈsteɪn.lɪs

Lettergrepenstain·less

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