How many syllables in "legacy"?

"legacy" has 3 sílabas (leg - a - cy).

How to divide "legacy"?

"legacy" divides into 3 parts: leg · a · cy.

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

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3 Sílabas

"legacy": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:leg·a·cy

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LEG-a-cy(leg · a · cy)● ○ ○

Stress in "legacy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛɡəsi⁄

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