How many syllables in "osprey"?

"osprey" has 2 lettergrepen (os - prey).

How to divide "osprey"?

"osprey" divides into 2 parts: os · prey.

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

Say each syllable slowly (os... prey) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"osprey": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:os·prey

Hoofdklemtoon

OS-prey(os · prey)● ○

Stress in "osprey" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒspri⁄

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IPAˈɒspri

Lettergrepenos·prey

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