How do you divide selfishness into syllables?

Selfishness divides as self-ish-ness.

Which syllable is stressed in selfishness?

The first syllable (SELF-ish-ness).

Syllables in selfishness

self·ish·ness

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

Pronunciation	/ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ 3 syllables, SELF-ish-ness · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	11

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

How many syllables are in selfishness?: Selfishness has three syllables.
How do you divide selfishness into syllables?: Selfishness divides as self-ish-ness.
Which syllable is stressed in selfishness?: The first syllable (SELF-ish-ness).