How many syllables in "tardy"?

"tardy" has 2 lettergrepen (tar - dy).

How to divide "tardy"?

"tardy" divides into 2 parts: tar · dy.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tardy": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tar·dy

Hoofdklemtoon

TAR-dy(tar · dy)● ○

Stress in "tardy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɑːrdi⁄

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IPAˈtɑːrdi

Lettergrepentar·dy

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