How many syllables in the word highest?
2 syllables
(high-est)
(And don't forget that each syllable has at least one vowel and is separated between letters that repeat!)
How do you divide the word semiannual into syllables using hyphens?
There are five syllables divided like so: sem-i-an-nu-al.
How many syllables are in agent?
two,
the syllables are a and gent ...two sounds unlike for instance punishment...pun...ish...ment
How do you divide the word kindergartener into syllables?
I would divide it into four syllables: KIN-der-gart-ner. The letter 'e' in 'ten' is really unstressed, although that may be an acceptable alternate pronunciation, bringing the word to 5 syllables.