How many syllables in "idiocy"?

"idiocy" has 4 sílabas (id - i - o - cy).

How to divide "idiocy"?

"idiocy" divides into 4 parts: id · i · o · cy.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (id... i... o... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"idiocy": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:id·i·o·cy

Acento principal

ID-i-o-cy(id · i · o · cy)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "idiocy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪdiəsi⁄

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How many syllables in "idiocy"?: "idiocy" has 4 sílabas (id - i - o - cy).
How to divide "idiocy"?: "idiocy" divides into 4 parts: id · i · o · cy.
Where is the stress in "idiocy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "idiocy"?: Say each syllable slowly (id... i... o... cy) and listen on SayItVid.