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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable most
  • 4 letters
Syllables
most 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
/moʊst/ 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 most into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in most?

Most has 1 syllable (most).

Which syllable is stressed in most?

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

How do you pronounce most?

/moʊst/ in American English.