How many syllables in pregnancy?

Syllables in pregnancy

3

preg·nan·cy

Pregnancy has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say pregnancy

Pronunciation/ˈpɹɛɡnənsi/
3 syllables, PREG-nan-cy · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say pregnancy slowly and listen for each vowel sound: preg, nan, cy. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in pregnancy?
Pregnancy has three syllables.
How do you divide pregnancy into syllables?
Pregnancy divides as preg-nan-cy.
Which syllable is stressed in pregnancy?
The first syllable (PREG-nan-cy).

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