How many syllables in "enquiry"?

"enquiry" has 3 lettergrepen (en - qui - ry).

How to divide "enquiry"?

"enquiry" divides into 3 parts: en · qui · ry.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"enquiry": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:en·qui·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

en-QUI-ry(en · qui · ry)○ ● ○

Stress in "enquiry" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkwɑɪ.ri⁄

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Lettergrepenen·qui·ry

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