How many syllables in theory?

Syllables in theory

2 or 3

theory

Theory has two syllables, or three when said slowly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say theory

Said as /ˈθɪɹi/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /ˈθiɚi/3 syllables, THE-o-ry · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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Questions

How many syllables are in theory?
Theory has two syllables, or three when said slowly.
How do you divide theory into syllables?
Theory is said as /ˈθɪɹi/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in theory?
The first syllable.

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