How many syllables in "malay"?

"malay" has 2 syllabes (ma - lay).

How to divide "malay"?

"malay" divides into 2 parts: ma · lay.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"malay": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ma·lay

Accent principal

ma-LAY(ma · lay)○ ●

Stress in "malay" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈleɪ⁄

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IPAməˈleɪ

Syllabesma·lay

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