How many syllables in "turkeys"?

"turkeys" has 2 lettergrepen (tur - keys).

How to divide "turkeys"?

"turkeys" divides into 2 parts: tur · keys.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"turkeys": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tur·keys

Hoofdklemtoon

TUR-keys(tur · keys)● ○

Stress in "turkeys" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːr.kiz⁄

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IPAˈtɜːr.kiz

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