How many syllables in "putrefy"?

"putrefy" has 3 lettergrepen (pu - tre - fy).

How to divide "putrefy"?

"putrefy" divides into 3 parts: pu · tre · fy.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"putrefy": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·tre·fy

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PU-tre-fy(pu · tre · fy)● ○ ○

Stress in "putrefy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpjutɹəfaɪ⁄

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IPAˈpjutɹəfaɪ

Lettergrepenpu·tre·fy

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