How many syllables in "ricky"?

"ricky" has 2 lettergrepen (rick - y).

How to divide "ricky"?

"ricky" divides into 2 parts: rick · y.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ricky": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rick·y

Hoofdklemtoon

RICK-y(rick · y)● ○

Stress in "ricky" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɪki⁄

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IPAˈrɪki

Lettergrepenrick·y

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