How do you divide correctness into syllables?

Correctness divides as cor-rect-ness.

Which syllable is stressed in correctness?

The second syllable (cor-RECT-ness).

Syllables in correctness

cor·rect·ness

Correctness has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/kɚˈɛktnəs/ 3 syllables, cor-RECT-ness · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

To count it yourself, say correctness slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cor, rect, ness. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in correctness?: Correctness has three syllables.
How do you divide correctness into syllables?: Correctness divides as cor-rect-ness.
Which syllable is stressed in correctness?: The second syllable (cor-RECT-ness).