How many syllables in toughness?

Syllables in toughness

2

tough·ness

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

How to say toughness

Pronunciation/ˈtʌfnəs/
2 syllables, TOUGH-ness · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in toughness?
Toughness has two syllables.
How do you divide toughness into syllables?
Toughness divides as tough-ness.
Which syllable is stressed in toughness?
The first syllable (TOUGH-ness).

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