How many syllables in "chalky"?

"chalky" has 2 lettergrepen (chal - ky).

How to divide "chalky"?

"chalky" divides into 2 parts: chal · ky.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"chalky": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:chal·ky

Hoofdklemtoon

CHAL-ky(chal · ky)● ○

Stress in "chalky" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenchal·ky

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