How many syllables in "slimy"?

"slimy" has 2 lettergrepen (sli - my).

How to divide "slimy"?

"slimy" divides into 2 parts: sli · my.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"slimy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sli·my

Hoofdklemtoon

SLI-my(sli · my)● ○

Stress in "slimy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslaɪmi⁄

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IPAˈslaɪmi

Lettergrepensli·my

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