How to divide "lest"?

"lest" divides into 1 parts: lest.

Where is the stress in "lest"?

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

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"lest": 1 sílabas.

Sílabas:lest

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LEST(lest)●

Stress in "lest" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄lɛst⁄

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How many syllables in "lest"?: "lest" has 1 sílabas (lest).
How to divide "lest"?: "lest" divides into 1 parts: lest.
Where is the stress in "lest"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lest"?: Say each syllable slowly (lest) and listen on SayItVid.