How many syllables in "infancy"?

"infancy" has 3 lettergrepen (in - fan - cy).

How to divide "infancy"?

"infancy" divides into 3 parts: in · fan · cy.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"infancy": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·fan·cy

Hoofdklemtoon

IN-fan-cy(in · fan · cy)● ○ ○

Stress in "infancy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪn.fən.si⁄

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IPAˈɪn.fən.si

Lettergrepenin·fan·cy

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