How many syllables in "chimney"?

"chimney" has 2 lettergrepen (chim - ney).

How to divide "chimney"?

"chimney" divides into 2 parts: chim · ney.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"chimney": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:chim·ney

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CHIM-ney(chim · ney)● ○

Stress in "chimney" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtʃɪm.ni⁄

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IPAˈtʃɪm.ni

Lettergrepenchim·ney

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