How many syllables in "gloomy"?

"gloomy" has 2 lettergrepen (gloo - my).

How to divide "gloomy"?

"gloomy" divides into 2 parts: gloo · my.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"gloomy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:gloo·my

Hoofdklemtoon

GLOO-my(gloo · my)● ○

Stress in "gloomy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡluːmi⁄

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IPAˈɡluːmi

Lettergrepengloo·my

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