How many syllables in "piggyback"?

"piggyback" has 3 sílabas (pig - gy - back).

How to divide "piggyback"?

"piggyback" divides into 3 parts: pig · gy · back.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pig... gy... back) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"piggyback": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:pig·gy·back

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PIG-gy-back(pig · gy · back)● ○ ○

Stress in "piggyback" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪɡiˌbæk⁄

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IPAˈpɪɡiˌbæk

Sílabaspig·gy·back

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How many syllables in "piggyback"?: "piggyback" has 3 sílabas (pig - gy - back).
How to divide "piggyback"?: "piggyback" divides into 3 parts: pig · gy · back.
Where is the stress in "piggyback"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "piggyback"?: Say each syllable slowly (pig... gy... back) and listen on SayItVid.