How many syllables in "downey"?

"downey" has 2 lettergrepen (dow - ney).

How to divide "downey"?

"downey" divides into 2 parts: dow · ney.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"downey": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dow·ney

Hoofdklemtoon

DOW-ney(dow · ney)● ○

Stress in "downey" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdaʊni⁄

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IPAˈdaʊni

Lettergrependow·ney

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