How many syllables in "tallest"?

"tallest" has 2 lettergrepen (tall - est).

How to divide "tallest"?

"tallest" divides into 2 parts: tall · est.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tallest": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tall·est

Hoofdklemtoon

TALL-est(tall · est)● ○

Stress in "tallest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɔːlɪst⁄

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IPAˈtɔːlɪst

Lettergrepentall·est

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: His Spear, to equal which the tallest Pine Hewn… to be the Mast of some great Ammiral size] Hewn… to be the Mast

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