How many syllables in "smug"?

"smug" has 1 lettergrepen (smug).

How to divide "smug"?

"smug" divides into 1 parts: smug.

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"smug": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:smug

Hoofdklemtoon

SMUG(smug)●

Stress in "smug" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄smʌɡ⁄

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IPAsmʌɡ

Lettergrepensmug

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4:30

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How many syllables in "smug"?: "smug" has 1 lettergrepen (smug).
How to divide "smug"?: "smug" divides into 1 parts: smug.
Where is the stress in "smug"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "smug"?: Say each syllable slowly (smug) and listen on SayItVid.