How many syllables in "martyr"?

"martyr" has 2 sílabas (mar - tyr).

How to divide "martyr"?

"martyr" divides into 2 parts: mar · tyr.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"martyr": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:mar·tyr

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MAR-tyr(mar · tyr)● ○

Stress in "martyr" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɑːrtər⁄

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Sílabasmar·tyr

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One of the most famous is Justin Martyr. "Martyr" of course is not his last name, and it's not like Justin H.***Martyr. and it's not like Justin H.***Martyr.

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How many syllables in "martyr"?: "martyr" has 2 sílabas (mar - tyr).
How to divide "martyr"?: "martyr" divides into 2 parts: mar · tyr.
Where is the stress in "martyr"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "martyr"?: Say each syllable slowly (mar... tyr) and listen on SayItVid.