How many syllables in decoy?

Syllables in decoy

2

de·coy

Decoy has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say decoy

Pronunciation/dəˈkɔɪ/
2 syllables, de-COY · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say decoy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, coy. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in decoy?
Decoy has two syllables.
How do you divide decoy into syllables?
Decoy divides as de-coy.
Which syllable is stressed in decoy?
The second syllable (de-COY).

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