How many syllables in "shadowy"?

"shadowy" has 3 lettergrepen (shad - ow - y).

How to divide "shadowy"?

"shadowy" divides into 3 parts: shad · ow · y.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"shadowy": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shad·ow·y

Hoofdklemtoon

SHAD-ow-y(shad · ow · y)● ○ ○

Stress in "shadowy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃædoʊi⁄

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IPAˈʃædoʊi

Lettergrepenshad·ow·y

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