How many syllables in "pygmy"?

"pygmy" has 2 음절 (pyg - my).

How to divide "pygmy"?

"pygmy" divides into 2 parts: pyg · my.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pyg... my) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"pygmy": 2 음절.

음절:pyg·my

제1강세

PYG-my(pyg · my)● ○

Stress in "pygmy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪɡ.mi⁄

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IPAˈpɪɡ.mi

음절pyg·my

문맥 속에서 듣기US

1:11

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