How many syllables in "lefty"?

"lefty" has 2 lettergrepen (lef - ty).

How to divide "lefty"?

"lefty" divides into 2 parts: lef · ty.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lefty": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lef·ty

Hoofdklemtoon

LEF-ty(lef · ty)● ○

Stress in "lefty" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛfti⁄

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IPAˈlɛfti

Lettergrepenlef·ty

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