How many syllables in "hilary"?

"hilary" has 3 lettergrepen (hil - a - ry).

How to divide "hilary"?

"hilary" divides into 3 parts: hil · a · ry.

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

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

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"hilary": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hil·a·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

HIL-a-ry(hil · a · ry)● ○ ○

Stress in "hilary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɪl.ə.ri⁄

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IPAˈhɪl.ə.ri

Lettergrepenhil·a·ry

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How many syllables in "hilary"?: "hilary" has 3 lettergrepen (hil - a - ry).
How to divide "hilary"?: "hilary" divides into 3 parts: hil · a · ry.
Where is the stress in "hilary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hilary"?: Say each syllable slowly (hil... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.