How many syllables in "scary"?

"scary" has 2 syllabes (sca - ry).

How to divide "scary"?

"scary" divides into 2 parts: sca · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sca... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"scary": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:sca·ry

Accent principal

SCA-ry(sca · ry)● ○

Stress in "scary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɛəri⁄

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IPAˈskɛəri

Syllabessca·ry

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light yes I think she understood how scary it would be and and I think that's part of why she wanted to do it she was part of why she wanted to do it she was

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