How many syllables in leadership?

Syllables in leadership

3

lead·er·ship

Leadership has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say leadership

Pronunciation/ˈlidɚˌʃɪp/
3 syllables, LEAD-er-ship · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say leadership slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lead, er, ship. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with leadership

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Questions

How many syllables are in leadership?
Leadership has three syllables.
How do you divide leadership into syllables?
Leadership divides as lead-er-ship.
Which syllable is stressed in leadership?
The first syllable (LEAD-er-ship).

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