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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable least
  • 5 letters
Syllables
least has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/list/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide least into syllables?

least divides as least. least has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in least?

Least has 1 syllable (least).

Which syllable is stressed in least?

The stressed syllable in least is least. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce least?

/list/ in American English.