How many syllables in "ballsy"?

"ballsy" has 2 lettergrepen (bal - lsy).

How to divide "ballsy"?

"ballsy" divides into 2 parts: bal · lsy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bal... lsy) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ballsy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bal·lsy

Hoofdklemtoon

BAL-lsy(bal · lsy)● ○

Stress in "ballsy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɔlzi⁄

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IPAˈbɔlzi

Lettergrepenbal·lsy

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