How many syllables in "carelessness"?

"carelessness" has 3 音节 (care - less - ness).

How to divide "carelessness"?

"carelessness" divides into 3 parts: care · less · ness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (care... less... ness) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"carelessness": 3 音节.

音节:care·less·ness

主重音

CARE-less-ness(care · less · ness)● ○ ○

Stress in "carelessness" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɛərləs.nɪs⁄

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音节care·less·ness

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