How many syllables in "sicily"?

"sicily" has 3 lettergrepen (si - ci - ly).

How to divide "sicily"?

"sicily" divides into 3 parts: si · ci · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (si... ci... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"sicily": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:si·ci·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

SI-ci-ly(si · ci · ly)● ○ ○

Stress in "sicily" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪsɪli⁄

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IPAˈsɪsɪli

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