How many syllables in "sonny"?

"sonny" has 2 lettergrepen (son - ny).

How to divide "sonny"?

"sonny" divides into 2 parts: son · ny.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"sonny": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:son·ny

Hoofdklemtoon

SON-ny(son · ny)● ○

Stress in "sonny" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsʌni⁄

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IPAˈsʌni

Lettergrepenson·ny

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