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How many syllables in pregnancy?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable preg
  • 9 letters
Syllables
preg-nan-cy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PREG-nan-cy.
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛɡnənsi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as preg-nancy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide pregnancy into syllables?

pregnancy divides as preg-nan-cy. preg-nan-cy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in pregnancy?

Pregnancy has 3 syllables (preg-nan-cy).

Which syllable is stressed in pregnancy?

The stressed syllable in pregnancy is preg. The 1st syllable is stressed: PREG-nan-cy.

How do you pronounce pregnancy?

/ˈprɛɡnənsi/ in American English.