How many syllables in "jeopardy"?

"jeopardy" has 4 lettergrepen (je - o - par - dy).

How to divide "jeopardy"?

"jeopardy" divides into 4 parts: je · o · par · dy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (je... o... par... dy) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"jeopardy": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:je·o·par·dy

Hoofdklemtoon

JE-o-par-dy(je · o · par · dy)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "jeopardy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛpərdi⁄

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IPAˈdʒɛpərdi

Lettergrepenje·o·par·dy

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