How many syllables in "marilyn"?

"marilyn" has 3 sílabas (mar - i - lyn).

How to divide "marilyn"?

"marilyn" divides into 3 parts: mar · i · lyn.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mar... i... lyn) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"marilyn": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:mar·i·lyn

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MAR-i-lyn(mar · i · lyn)● ○ ○

Stress in "marilyn" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛr.ɪ.lɪn⁄

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IPAˈmɛr.ɪ.lɪn

Sílabasmar·i·lyn

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