How many syllables in "weaknesses"?

"weaknesses" has 3 lettergrepen (weak - ness - es).

How to divide "weaknesses"?

"weaknesses" divides into 3 parts: weak · ness · es.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"weaknesses": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:weak·ness·es

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WEAK-ness-es(weak · ness · es)● ○ ○

Stress in "weaknesses" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwiːk.nəs.ɪz⁄

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IPAˈwiːk.nəs.ɪz

Lettergrepenweak·ness·es

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How many syllables in "weaknesses"?: "weaknesses" has 3 lettergrepen (weak - ness - es).
How to divide "weaknesses"?: "weaknesses" divides into 3 parts: weak · ness · es.
Where is the stress in "weaknesses"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "weaknesses"?: Say each syllable slowly (weak... ness... es) and listen on SayItVid.