How many syllables in "boyish"?

"boyish" has 2 lettergrepen (boy - ish).

How to divide "boyish"?

"boyish" divides into 2 parts: boy · ish.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"boyish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:boy·ish

Hoofdklemtoon

BOY-ish(boy · ish)● ○

Stress in "boyish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ⁄

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IPAˈbɔɪ.ɪʃ

Lettergrepenboy·ish

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