How many syllables in "prissy"?

"prissy" has 2 lettergrepen (pris - sy).

How to divide "prissy"?

"prissy" divides into 2 parts: pris · sy.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"prissy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pris·sy

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PRIS-sy(pris · sy)● ○

Stress in "prissy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɪsi⁄

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IPAˈprɪsi

Lettergrepenpris·sy

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