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shy

Syllables: shy has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /ʃaɪ/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with shy

How do you divide shy into syllables?

shy divides as shy. shy has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in shy?

Shy has 1 syllable (shy).

Which syllable is stressed in shy?

The stressed syllable in shy is shy. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce shy?

/ʃaɪ/ in American English.