How many syllables in derby?

Syllables in derby

2

der·by

Derby has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say derby

Pronunciation/ˈdɝbi/
2 syllables, DER-by · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say derby slowly and listen for each vowel sound: der, by. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in derby?
Derby has two syllables.
How do you divide derby into syllables?
Derby divides as der-by.
Which syllable is stressed in derby?
The first syllable (DER-by).

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