How many syllables in greatest?

Syllables in greatest

2

great·est

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

How to say greatest

Pronunciation/ˈɡɹeɪtəst/
2 syllables, GREAT-est · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with greatest

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Questions

How many syllables are in greatest?
Greatest has two syllables.
How do you divide greatest into syllables?
Greatest divides as great-est.
Which syllable is stressed in greatest?
The first syllable (GREAT-est).

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