How many syllables in "gawky"?

"gawky" has 2 syllabes (gaw - ky).

How to divide "gawky"?

"gawky" divides into 2 parts: gaw · ky.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"gawky": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:gaw·ky

Accent principal

GAW-ky(gaw · ky)● ○

Stress in "gawky" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡɔːki⁄

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IPAˈɡɔːki

Syllabesgaw·ky

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