How many syllables in "scurry"?

"scurry" has 2 lettergrepen (scur - ry).

How to divide "scurry"?

"scurry" divides into 2 parts: scur · ry.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"scurry": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:scur·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

SCUR-ry(scur · ry)● ○

Stress in "scurry" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskɜːri⁄

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IPAˈskɜːri

Lettergrepenscur·ry

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