How many syllables in "hypocrisy"?

"hypocrisy" has 4 lettergrepen (hy - poc - ri - sy).

How to divide "hypocrisy"?

"hypocrisy" divides into 4 parts: hy · poc · ri · sy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hy... poc... ri... sy) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"hypocrisy": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hy·poc·ri·sy

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hy-POC-ri-sy(hy · poc · ri · sy)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "hypocrisy" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄hɪˈpɒkrəsi⁄

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Lettergrepenhy·poc·ri·sy

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