How many syllables in "duffy"?

"duffy" has 2 lettergrepen (duf - fy).

How to divide "duffy"?

"duffy" divides into 2 parts: duf · fy.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"duffy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:duf·fy

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DUF-fy(duf · fy)● ○

Stress in "duffy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌfi⁄

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IPAˈdʌfi

Lettergrependuf·fy

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