How many syllables in "swiftest"?

"swiftest" has 2 lettergrepen (swift - est).

How to divide "swiftest"?

"swiftest" divides into 2 parts: swift · est.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"swiftest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:swift·est

Hoofdklemtoon

SWIFT-est(swift · est)● ○

Stress in "swiftest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈswɪf.tɪst⁄

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IPAˈswɪf.tɪst

Lettergrepenswift·est

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