How many syllables in "purify"?

"purify" has 3 lettergrepen (pu - ri - fy).

How to divide "purify"?

"purify" divides into 3 parts: pu · ri · fy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pu... ri... fy) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"purify": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·ri·fy

Hoofdklemtoon

PU-ri-fy(pu · ri · fy)● ○ ○

Stress in "purify" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpjʊər.ɪ.faɪ⁄

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IPAˈpjʊər.ɪ.faɪ

Lettergrepenpu·ri·fy

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