How many syllables in "pressley"?

"pressley" has 2 lettergrepen (press - ley).

How to divide "pressley"?

"pressley" divides into 2 parts: press · ley.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pressley": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:press·ley

Hoofdklemtoon

PRESS-ley(press · ley)● ○

Stress in "pressley" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛsli⁄

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IPAˈprɛsli

Lettergrepenpress·ley

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