How many syllables in "belfry"?

"belfry" has 2 lettergrepen (bel - fry).

How to divide "belfry"?

"belfry" divides into 2 parts: bel · fry.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"belfry": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bel·fry

Hoofdklemtoon

BEL-fry(bel · fry)● ○

Stress in "belfry" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛl.fri⁄

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IPAˈbɛl.fri

Lettergrepenbel·fry

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