How many syllables in "jellyfish"?

"jellyfish" has 3 sílabas (jel - ly - fish).

How to divide "jellyfish"?

"jellyfish" divides into 3 parts: jel · ly · fish.

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

Say each syllable slowly (jel... ly... fish) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

3 Sílabas

"jellyfish": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:jel·ly·fish

Ênfase Primária

JEL-ly-fish(jel · ly · fish)● ○ ○

Stress in "jellyfish" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ⁄

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Sílabasjel·ly·fish

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