How many syllables in eldest?
Syllables in eldest
2
el·dest
Eldest has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say eldest
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛldəst/ 2 syllables, EL-dest · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say eldest slowly and listen for each vowel sound: el, dest. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with eldest
- embarrassed
- weirdest
- embellished
- fairest
- rarest
- terraced
- cellist
- relished
- barest
- merest
- credit
- developed
- edit
- oldest
- dentist
Questions
- How many syllables are in eldest?
- Eldest has two syllables.
- How do you divide eldest into syllables?
- Eldest divides as el-dest.
- Which syllable is stressed in eldest?
- The first syllable (EL-dest).