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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ther
  • 7 letters
Syllables
ther-a-py: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: THER-a-py.
Pronunciation
/ˈθɛrəpi/ 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 ther-apy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide therapy into syllables?

therapy divides as ther-a-py. ther-a-py: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in therapy?

Therapy has 3 syllables (ther-a-py).

Which syllable is stressed in therapy?

The stressed syllable in therapy is ther. The 1st syllable is stressed: THER-a-py.

How do you pronounce therapy?

/ˈθɛrəpi/ in American English.