How many syllables in "babies"?

"babies" has 2 lettergrepen (ba - bies).

How to divide "babies"?

"babies" divides into 2 parts: ba · bies.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"babies": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ba·bies

Hoofdklemtoon

BA-bies(ba · bies)● ○

Stress in "babies" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbeɪ.biz⁄

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IPAˈbeɪ.biz

Lettergrepenba·bies

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