How many syllables in "petrify"?

"petrify" has 3 음절 (pet - ri - fy).

How to divide "petrify"?

"petrify" divides into 3 parts: pet · ri · fy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pet... ri... fy) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"petrify": 3 음절.

음절:pet·ri·fy

제1강세

PET-ri-fy(pet · ri · fy)● ○ ○

Stress in "petrify" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈpɛtrɪfaɪ

음절pet·ri·fy

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