How many syllables in "sharkey"?

"sharkey" has 2 lettergrepen (shark - ey).

How to divide "sharkey"?

"sharkey" divides into 2 parts: shark · ey.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sharkey": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:shark·ey

Hoofdklemtoon

SHARK-ey(shark · ey)● ○

Stress in "sharkey" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɑːrki⁄

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IPAˈʃɑːrki

Lettergrepenshark·ey

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