How to divide "holy"?

"holy" divides into 2 parts: ho · ly.

Where is the stress in "holy"?

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

Say each syllable slowly (ho... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"holy": 2 음절.

음절:ho·ly

제1강세

HO-ly(ho · ly)● ○

Stress in "holy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhoʊ.li⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈhoʊ.li

음절ho·ly

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