How many syllables in "espy"?

"espy" has 2 lettergrepen (es - py).

How to divide "espy"?

"espy" divides into 2 parts: es · py.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"espy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:es·py

Hoofdklemtoon

es-PY(es · py)○ ●

Stress in "espy" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈspaɪ⁄

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IPAɪˈspaɪ

Lettergrepenes·py

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