How many syllables in "bigamy"?

"bigamy" has 3 lettergrepen (bi - ga - my).

How to divide "bigamy"?

"bigamy" divides into 3 parts: bi · ga · my.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"bigamy": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bi·ga·my

Hoofdklemtoon

BI-ga-my(bi · ga · my)● ○ ○

Stress in "bigamy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɪɡəmi⁄

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IPAˈbɪɡəmi

Lettergrepenbi·ga·my

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