How many syllables in coy?

There is 1 syllable in the word coy.

How to pronounce coy:

coy (adjective):: affectedly shy and modest; marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness; affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.

arch

aw-shucks

bashful

coquettish

demure

flirtatious

flirty

girlish

kittenish

modest

overmodest

prudish

retiring

self-effacing

shrinking

shy

skittish

timid

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