How many syllables in "sluggishness"?

"sluggishness" has 3 sílabas (slug - gish - ness).

How to divide "sluggishness"?

"sluggishness" divides into 3 parts: slug · gish · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (slug... gish... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

3 Sílabas

"sluggishness": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:slug·gish·ness

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SLUG-gish-ness(slug · gish · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "sluggishness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ.nəs⁄

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IPAˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ.nəs

Sílabasslug·gish·ness

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