How many syllables in "peckish"?

"peckish" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - ckish).

How to divide "peckish"?

"peckish" divides into 2 parts: pe · ckish.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"peckish": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·ckish

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PE-ckish(pe · ckish)● ○

Stress in "peckish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛk.ɪʃ⁄

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IPAˈpɛk.ɪʃ

Lettergrepenpe·ckish

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