How many syllables in dearest?

Syllables in dearest

2

dear·est

Dearest has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say dearest

Pronunciation/ˈdɪɹəst/
2 syllables, DEAR-est · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say dearest slowly and listen for each vowel sound: dear, est. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in dearest?
Dearest has two syllables.
How do you divide dearest into syllables?
Dearest divides as dear-est.
Which syllable is stressed in dearest?
The first syllable (DEAR-est).

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