How many syllables in "prodigy"?

"prodigy" has 3 lettergrepen (prod - i - gy).

How to divide "prodigy"?

"prodigy" divides into 3 parts: prod · i · gy.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"prodigy": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:prod·i·gy

Hoofdklemtoon

PROD-i-gy(prod · i · gy)● ○ ○

Stress in "prodigy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɒdɪdʒi⁄

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IPAˈprɒdɪdʒi

Lettergrepenprod·i·gy

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How many syllables in "prodigy"?: "prodigy" has 3 lettergrepen (prod - i - gy).
How to divide "prodigy"?: "prodigy" divides into 3 parts: prod · i · gy.
Where is the stress in "prodigy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "prodigy"?: Say each syllable slowly (prod... i... gy) and listen on SayItVid.