How many syllables in "cagey"?

"cagey" has 2 lettergrepen (ca - gey).

How to divide "cagey"?

"cagey" divides into 2 parts: ca · gey.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"cagey": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ca·gey

Hoofdklemtoon

CA-gey(ca · gey)● ○

Stress in "cagey" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkeɪ.dʒi⁄

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IPAˈkeɪ.dʒi

Lettergrepenca·gey

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