How many syllables in "bobby"?

"bobby" has 2 lettergrepen (bob - by).

How to divide "bobby"?

"bobby" divides into 2 parts: bob · by.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"bobby": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bob·by

Hoofdklemtoon

BOB-by(bob · by)● ○

Stress in "bobby" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɒbi⁄

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IPAˈbɒbi

Lettergrepenbob·by

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