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Sitifan Posted 15 years ago
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"Blessed" are the poor in spirit.
Blessed are the poor in spirit.
How many syllables are there in the word "blessed" in the above sentence?
How many syllables are there in the word "blessed" in the above sentence?
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My dictionary's first pronunciation preference is with one syllable. The second is with two. d| I've heard both versions pronounced from the pulpit and in public prayers.
- My dictionary's first pronunciation preference is with one syllable.
- The second is with two.
- d| I've heard both versions pronounced from the pulpit and in public prayers.
- I have also noticed that the older the speaker, the more likely the use of two syllables.
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My dictionary's first pronunciation preference is with one syllable. The second is with two.
blessed |blest; 'blesid| |bl?st| |'bl?s?d|
I've heard both versions pronounced from the pulpit and in public prayers. I have also noticed that the older the speaker, the more likely the use of two syllables.
blessed |blest; 'blesid| |bl?st| |'bl?s?d|
I've heard both versions pronounced from the pulpit and in public prayers. I have also noticed that the older the speaker, the more likely the use of two syllables.
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