How many syllables in "jalopy"?

"jalopy" has 3 lettergrepen (ja - lo - py).

How to divide "jalopy"?

"jalopy" divides into 3 parts: ja · lo · py.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ja... lo... py) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"jalopy": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ja·lo·py

Hoofdklemtoon

ja-LO-py(ja · lo · py)○ ● ○

Stress in "jalopy" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dʒəˈlɒpi⁄

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IPAdʒəˈlɒpi

Lettergrepenja·lo·py

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