How many syllables in "exigency"?

"exigency" has 4 lettergrepen (ex - i - gen - cy).

How to divide "exigency"?

"exigency" divides into 4 parts: ex · i · gen · cy.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"exigency": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·i·gen·cy

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EX-i-gen-cy(ex · i · gen · cy)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "exigency" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛksɪdʒənsi⁄

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IPAˈɛksɪdʒənsi

Lettergrepenex·i·gen·cy

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How many syllables in "exigency"?: "exigency" has 4 lettergrepen (ex - i - gen - cy).
How to divide "exigency"?: "exigency" divides into 4 parts: ex · i · gen · cy.
Where is the stress in "exigency"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "exigency"?: Say each syllable slowly (ex... i... gen... cy) and listen on SayItVid.