How many syllables in "machete"?

"machete" has 3 sílabas (ma - che - te).

How to divide "machete"?

"machete" divides into 3 parts: ma · che · te.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ma... che... te) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"machete": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ma·che·te

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ma-CHE-te(ma · che · te)○ ● ○

Stress in "machete" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈʃɛti⁄

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