How many syllables in "lackey"?

"lackey" has 2 lettergrepen (lack - ey).

How to divide "lackey"?

"lackey" divides into 2 parts: lack · ey.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lackey": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lack·ey

Hoofdklemtoon

LACK-ey(lack · ey)● ○

Stress in "lackey" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlæki⁄

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IPAˈlæki

Lettergrepenlack·ey

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How many syllables in "lackey"?: "lackey" has 2 lettergrepen (lack - ey).
How to divide "lackey"?: "lackey" divides into 2 parts: lack · ey.
Where is the stress in "lackey"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lackey"?: Say each syllable slowly (lack... ey) and listen on SayItVid.