How many syllables in "heresy"?

"heresy" has 3 syllabes (her - e - sy).

How to divide "heresy"?

"heresy" divides into 3 parts: her · e · sy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (her... e... sy) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"heresy": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:her·e·sy

Accent principal

HER-e-sy(her · e · sy)● ○ ○

Stress in "heresy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛr.ə.si⁄

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IPAˈhɛr.ə.si

Syllabesher·e·sy

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