How many syllables in "pesty"?

"pesty" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - sty).

How to divide "pesty"?

"pesty" divides into 2 parts: pe · sty.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... sty) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"pesty": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·sty

Hoofdklemtoon

PE-sty(pe · sty)● ○

Stress in "pesty" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛsti⁄

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1/4

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IPAˈpɛsti

Lettergrepenpe·sty

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