How many syllables in "dragonflies"?

"dragonflies" has 3 sílabas (drag - on - flies).

How to divide "dragonflies"?

"dragonflies" divides into 3 parts: drag · on · flies.

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

Say each syllable slowly (drag... on... flies) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"dragonflies": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:drag·on·flies

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DRAG-on-flies(drag · on · flies)● ○ ○

Stress in "dragonflies" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdræɡ.ənˌflaɪz⁄

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Sílabasdrag·on·flies

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