How many syllables in "stymie"?

"stymie" has 2 lettergrepen (sty - mie).

How to divide "stymie"?

"stymie" divides into 2 parts: sty · mie.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"stymie": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sty·mie

Hoofdklemtoon

STY-mie(sty · mie)● ○

Stress in "stymie" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈstaɪ.mi⁄

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IPAˈstaɪ.mi

Lettergrepensty·mie

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