Number of syllables in the word 'earnest'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word earnest.

  1. No of syllables in earnest : 2
  2. Divide syllables in earnest : ear-nest

More about the word - earnest

  1. noun
  2. Definition : Gravity; serious purpose; earnestness.
  3. Definition : Seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence)
  1. verb
  2. Definition : To be serious with; use in earnest.
  1. adjective
  2. Definition : (said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest
  3. Definition : (with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
  4. Definition : Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
  5. Definition : (said of a person or a person's character) Possessing or characterised by seriousness.

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