How many syllables in "sluggish"?

"sluggish" has 2 sílabas (slug - gish).

How to divide "sluggish"?

"sluggish" divides into 2 parts: slug · gish.

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

Say each syllable slowly (slug... gish) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"sluggish": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:slug·gish

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SLUG-gish(slug · gish)● ○

Stress in "sluggish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslʌɡɪʃ⁄

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How many syllables in "sluggish"?: "sluggish" has 2 sílabas (slug - gish).
How to divide "sluggish"?: "sluggish" divides into 2 parts: slug · gish.
Where is the stress in "sluggish"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sluggish"?: Say each syllable slowly (slug... gish) and listen on SayItVid.