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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tur
  • 6 letters
Syllables
tur-key: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TUR-key.
Pronunciation
/ˈtɝki/ 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
At the end of a line you can break it as tur-key.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide turkey into syllables?

turkey divides as tur-key. tur-key: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in turkey?

Turkey has 2 syllables (tur-key).

Which syllable is stressed in turkey?

The stressed syllable in turkey is tur. The 1st syllable is stressed: TUR-key.

How do you pronounce turkey?

/ˈtɝki/ in American English.