How many syllables in forgiveness?

Syllables in forgiveness

3

for·give·ness

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

How to say forgiveness

Said as /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/3 syllables, for-GIVE-ness · da-DUM-da
Said as /fɔɹˈɡɪvnəs/3 syllables, for-GIVE-ness · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in forgiveness?
Forgiveness has three syllables.
How do you divide forgiveness into syllables?
Forgiveness divides as for-give-ness.
Which syllable is stressed in forgiveness?
The second syllable (for-GIVE-ness).

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