How many syllables in "melancholy"?

"melancholy" has 4 sílabas (mel - an - cho - ly).

How to divide "melancholy"?

"melancholy" divides into 4 parts: mel · an · cho · ly.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mel... an... cho... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"melancholy": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:mel·an·cho·ly

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MEL-an-cho-ly(mel · an · cho · ly)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "melancholy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛlənˌkɒli⁄

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How many syllables in "melancholy"?: "melancholy" has 4 sílabas (mel - an - cho - ly).
How to divide "melancholy"?: "melancholy" divides into 4 parts: mel · an · cho · ly.
Where is the stress in "melancholy"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "melancholy"?: Say each syllable slowly (mel... an... cho... ly) and listen on SayItVid.