How many syllables in "sluggy"?

"sluggy" has 2 lettergrepen (slug - gy).

How to divide "sluggy"?

"sluggy" divides into 2 parts: slug · gy.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sluggy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:slug·gy

Hoofdklemtoon

SLUG-gy(slug · gy)● ○

Stress in "sluggy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslʌɡi⁄

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IPAˈslʌɡi

Lettergrepenslug·gy

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