How many syllables in "chimera"?

"chimera" has 3 sílabas (chi - me - ra).

How to divide "chimera"?

"chimera" divides into 3 parts: chi · me · ra.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (chi... me... ra) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"chimera": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:chi·me·ra

Acento principal

chi-ME-ra(chi · me · ra)○ ● ○

Stress in "chimera" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kaɪˈmɪərə⁄

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IPAkaɪˈmɪərə

Sílabaschi·me·ra

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How many syllables in "chimera"?: "chimera" has 3 sílabas (chi - me - ra).
How to divide "chimera"?: "chimera" divides into 3 parts: chi · me · ra.
Where is the stress in "chimera"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "chimera"?: Say each syllable slowly (chi... me... ra) and listen on SayItVid.