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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable read
  • 5 letters
Syllables
read-y: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: READ-y.
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛdi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide ready into syllables?

ready divides as read-y. read-y: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in ready?

Ready has 2 syllables (read-y).

Which syllable is stressed in ready?

The stressed syllable in ready is read. The 1st syllable is stressed: READ-y.

How do you pronounce ready?

/ˈrɛdi/ in American English.