How many syllables in "tierney"?

"tierney" has 2 lettergrepen (tier - ney).

How to divide "tierney"?

"tierney" divides into 2 parts: tier · ney.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"tierney": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tier·ney

Hoofdklemtoon

TIER-ney(tier · ney)● ○

Stress in "tierney" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɪərni⁄

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IPAˈtɪərni

Lettergrepentier·ney

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