How many syllables in "strictest"?

"strictest" has 2 lettergrepen (stric - test).

How to divide "strictest"?

"strictest" divides into 2 parts: stric · test.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"strictest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stric·test

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STRIC-test(stric · test)● ○

Stress in "strictest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstrɪktɪst⁄

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IPAˈstrɪktɪst

Lettergrepenstric·test

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