How many syllables in "slimsy"?

"slimsy" has 2 lettergrepen (slim - sy).

How to divide "slimsy"?

"slimsy" divides into 2 parts: slim · sy.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"slimsy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:slim·sy

Hoofdklemtoon

SLIM-sy(slim · sy)● ○

Stress in "slimsy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslɪmzi⁄

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1/1

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IPAˈslɪmzi

Lettergrepenslim·sy

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