How many syllables in "spy"?

"spy" has 1 lettergrepen (spy).

"spy" divides into 1 parts: spy.

Where is the stress in "spy"?

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"spy": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spy

Hoofdklemtoon

SPY(spy)●

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

IPA:⁄spaɪ⁄

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IPAspaɪ

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So on on your last point about there was just this we didn't mention it but this spy scandal um uncovered um just in the last few days by by the checks um by Bellarish and and Muldoven um semi- diplomats that were allowed to walk

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