How many syllables in "fairy"?

"fairy" has 2 lettergrepen (fai - ry).

How to divide "fairy"?

"fairy" divides into 2 parts: fai · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (fai... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"fairy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fai·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

FAI-ry(fai · ry)● ○

Stress in "fairy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfɛəri⁄

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IPAˈfɛəri

Lettergrepenfai·ry

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