How many syllables in "eldest"?

"eldest" has 2 heceler (el - dest).

How to divide "eldest"?

"eldest" divides into 2 parts: el · dest.

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

Say each syllable slowly (el... dest) and listen on SayItVid.

Hece Rehberi

2 Heceler

"eldest": 2 heceler.

Heceler:el·dest

Birincil Vurgu

EL-dest(el · dest)● ○

Stress in "eldest" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛl.dɪst⁄

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Otomatik Oynat

IPAˈɛl.dɪst

Hecelerel·dest

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1:06

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