How many syllables in "dummy"?

"dummy" has 2 lettergrepen (dum - my).

How to divide "dummy"?

"dummy" divides into 2 parts: dum · my.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"dummy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dum·my

Hoofdklemtoon

DUM-my(dum · my)● ○

Stress in "dummy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʌmi⁄

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈdʌmi

Lettergrependum·my

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