How many syllables in "scaly"?

"scaly" has 2 lettergrepen (sca - ly).

How to divide "scaly"?

"scaly" divides into 2 parts: sca · ly.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"scaly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sca·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

SCA-ly(sca · ly)● ○

Stress in "scaly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskeɪli⁄

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IPAˈskeɪli

Lettergrepensca·ly

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