How many syllables in oldest?

Syllables in oldest

2

old·est

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

How to say oldest

Pronunciation/ˈoʊldəst/
2 syllables, OLD-est · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

Words that rhyme with oldest

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Questions

How many syllables are in oldest?
Oldest has two syllables.
How do you divide oldest into syllables?
Oldest divides as old-est.
Which syllable is stressed in oldest?
The first syllable (OLD-est).

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