How many syllables in "pygmy"?

"pygmy" has 2 lettergrepen (pyg - my).

How to divide "pygmy"?

"pygmy" divides into 2 parts: pyg · my.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"pygmy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pyg·my

Hoofdklemtoon

PYG-my(pyg · my)● ○

Stress in "pygmy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪɡ.mi⁄

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IPAˈpɪɡ.mi

Lettergrepenpyg·my

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1:11

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