How many syllables in "polydactyly"?

"polydactyly" has 5 syllabes (po - ly - dac - ty - ly).

How to divide "polydactyly"?

"polydactyly" divides into 5 parts: po · ly · dac · ty · ly.

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

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Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"polydactyly": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:po·ly·dac·ty·ly

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po-ly-DAC-ty-ly(po · ly · dac · ty · ly)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "polydactyly" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpɑl.iˈdæk.təl.i⁄

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IPAˌpɑl.iˈdæk.təl.i

Syllabespo·ly·dac·ty·ly

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How many syllables in "polydactyly"?: "polydactyly" has 5 syllabes (po - ly - dac - ty - ly).
How to divide "polydactyly"?: "polydactyly" divides into 5 parts: po · ly · dac · ty · ly.
Where is the stress in "polydactyly"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "polydactyly"?: Say each syllable slowly (po... ly... dac... ty... ly) and listen on SayItVid.