How many syllables in "squiggly"?

"squiggly" has 2 lettergrepen (squig - gly).

How to divide "squiggly"?

"squiggly" divides into 2 parts: squig · gly.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"squiggly": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:squig·gly

Hoofdklemtoon

SQUIG-gly(squig · gly)● ○

Stress in "squiggly" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈskwɪɡli⁄

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IPAˈskwɪɡli

Lettergrepensquig·gly

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