How many syllables in "bodyguards"?

"bodyguards" has 3 sílabas (bod - y - guards).

How to divide "bodyguards"?

"bodyguards" divides into 3 parts: bod · y · guards.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bod... y... guards) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"bodyguards": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:bod·y·guards

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BOD-y-guards(bod · y · guards)● ○ ○

Stress in "bodyguards" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɒdiˌɡɑːrdz⁄

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How many syllables in "bodyguards"?: "bodyguards" has 3 sílabas (bod - y - guards).
How to divide "bodyguards"?: "bodyguards" divides into 3 parts: bod · y · guards.
Where is the stress in "bodyguards"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bodyguards"?: Say each syllable slowly (bod... y... guards) and listen on SayItVid.