How Many Syllables in Pygmy?

The word Pygmy has 2 syllables: pygmy.
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Definition of Pygmy

Pygmy refers to a member of certain African and Asian peoples who are traditionally short in stature.

How should Pygmy divide into syllables

The word 'pygmy' has two syllables. The syllables are 'pyg' and 'my'. In the first syllable 'pyg', 'y' is the only vowel, and 'p' and 'g' are consonants. In the second syllable 'my', 'y' is the only vowel, and 'm' is the consonant.

Part of Speech - Pygmy

The pygmy tribe lived in the dense rainforest.

Sentences with Pygmy

• The pygmy elephant is the smallest elephant species.
• My friend has a pet pygmy goat.
• The pygmy tribe has unique traditions.
• We learned about pygmy hippos in class.
• The pygmy owl is a tiny bird.
• The pygmy chimpanzee is also known as the bonobo.
• I saw a pygmy seahorse while snorkeling.
• The pygmy marmoset is the world's smallest monkey.
• The pygmy rabbit is native to North America.
• The pygmy sunfish is a colorful freshwater fish.

Quotes with Pygmy

• "The pygmies, who are no taller than children of seven or eight years old, are very good hunters." - Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
• "Pygmies are not as much fun as I thought they'd be." - Terry Pratchett
• "The Pygmy tribes of Africa are not as well known as the larger tribes and communities." - Ella R. Bloor
• "I have always had a deep interest in the pygmy people of the Ituri Forest." - Colin Turnbull
• "I have a few pygmy friends who I hang out with sometimes." - Graham Chapman

Number of characters in Pygmy

5 ( p, y, g, m, y )

Unique letters in Pygmy

4 ( p, y, g, m )

Pygmy Backwards

ymgyp

How to Pronounce Pygmy

IPA (International): ˈpɪgmi:

ARA (American): ˈpɪgmi

EPA (English): ˈpɪgmi:

PIH-GMIY