How many syllables in sickness?

Syllables in sickness

2

sick·ness

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

How to say sickness

Pronunciation/ˈsɪknəs/
2 syllables, SICK-ness · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with sickness

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Questions

How many syllables are in sickness?
Sickness has two syllables.
How do you divide sickness into syllables?
Sickness divides as sick-ness.
Which syllable is stressed in sickness?
The first syllable (SICK-ness).

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