How many syllables in "pygmies"?

"pygmies" has 2 слоги (pyg - mies).

How to divide "pygmies"?

"pygmies" divides into 2 parts: pyg · mies.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pyg... mies) and listen on SayItVid.

Слоговой гид

2 Слоги

"pygmies": 2 слоги.

Слоги:pyg·mies

Основное ударение

PYG-mies(pyg · mies)● ○

Stress in "pygmies" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɪɡ.miːz⁄

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Автовоспроизведение

IPAˈpɪɡ.miːz

Слогиpyg·mies

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