How many syllables in "mystify"?

"mystify" has 3 lettergrepen (mys - ti - fy).

How to divide "mystify"?

"mystify" divides into 3 parts: mys · ti · fy.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"mystify": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mys·ti·fy

Hoofdklemtoon

MYS-ti-fy(mys · ti · fy)● ○ ○

Stress in "mystify" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɪstɪfaɪ⁄

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IPAˈmɪstɪfaɪ

Lettergrepenmys·ti·fy

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How many syllables in "mystify"?: "mystify" has 3 lettergrepen (mys - ti - fy).
How to divide "mystify"?: "mystify" divides into 3 parts: mys · ti · fy.
Where is the stress in "mystify"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "mystify"?: Say each syllable slowly (mys... ti... fy) and listen on SayItVid.