How many syllables in "firefly"?

"firefly" has 2 lettergrepen (fire - fly).

How to divide "firefly"?

"firefly" divides into 2 parts: fire · fly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"firefly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fire·fly

Hoofdklemtoon

FIRE-fly(fire · fly)● ○

Stress in "firefly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ⁄

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IPAˈfaɪərˌflaɪ

Lettergrepenfire·fly

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1:19

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