How many syllables in "lazy"?

"lazy" has 2 lettergrepen (la - zy).

How to divide "lazy"?

"lazy" divides into 2 parts: la · zy.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lazy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:la·zy

Hoofdklemtoon

LA-zy(la · zy)● ○

Stress in "lazy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈleɪ.zi⁄

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IPAˈleɪ.zi

Lettergrepenla·zy

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