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stressed

1 syllable
stressed syllable stressed
8 letters

Syllables: stressed has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. Here -ed is just a /t/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /strɛst/ 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 stressed into syllables?

stressed divides as stressed. stressed has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. Here -ed is just a /t/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in stressed?

Stressed has 1 syllable (stressed).

Which syllable is stressed in stressed?

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

How do you pronounce stressed?

/strɛst/ in American English.