How many syllables in "wacky"?

"wacky" has 2 lettergrepen (wack - y).

How to divide "wacky"?

"wacky" divides into 2 parts: wack · y.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"wacky": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:wack·y

Hoofdklemtoon

WACK-y(wack · y)● ○

Stress in "wacky" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈwæki⁄

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IPAˈwæki

Lettergrepenwack·y

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