How many syllables in "crotchety"?

"crotchety" has 3 lettergrepen (crotch - e - ty).

How to divide "crotchety"?

"crotchety" divides into 3 parts: crotch · e · ty.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"crotchety": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:crotch·e·ty

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CROTCH-e-ty(crotch · e · ty)● ○ ○

Stress in "crotchety" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkrɒtʃɪti⁄

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IPAˈkrɒtʃɪti

Lettergrepencrotch·e·ty

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How many syllables in "crotchety"?: "crotchety" has 3 lettergrepen (crotch - e - ty).
How to divide "crotchety"?: "crotchety" divides into 3 parts: crotch · e · ty.
Where is the stress in "crotchety"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "crotchety"?: Say each syllable slowly (crotch... e... ty) and listen on SayItVid.