How many syllables in "curvy"?

"curvy" has 2 lettergrepen (cur - vy).

How to divide "curvy"?

"curvy" divides into 2 parts: cur · vy.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"curvy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cur·vy

Hoofdklemtoon

CUR-vy(cur · vy)● ○

Stress in "curvy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɜːrvi⁄

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈkɜːrvi

Lettergrepencur·vy

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18:13

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