How many syllables in "lefties"?

"lefties" has 2 lettergrepen (lef - ties).

How to divide "lefties"?

"lefties" divides into 2 parts: lef · ties.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"lefties": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lef·ties

Hoofdklemtoon

LEF-ties(lef · ties)● ○

Stress in "lefties" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛf.tiz⁄

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IPAˈlɛf.tiz

Lettergrepenlef·ties

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