How many syllables in clergyman?

Syllables in clergyman

3

cler·gy·man

Clergyman has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say clergyman

Said as /ˈklɝdʒimən/3 syllables, CLER-gy-man · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈklɝdʒiˌmæn/3 syllables, CLER-gy-man · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say clergyman slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cler, gy, man. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in clergyman?
Clergyman has three syllables.
How do you divide clergyman into syllables?
Clergyman divides as cler-gy-man.
Which syllable is stressed in clergyman?
The first syllable (CLER-gy-man).

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