How many syllables in "tevye"?

"tevye" has 2 lettergrepen (tev - ye).

How to divide "tevye"?

"tevye" divides into 2 parts: tev · ye.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tevye": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tev·ye

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TEV-ye(tev · ye)● ○

Stress in "tevye" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛv.jə⁄

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IPAˈtɛv.jə

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