How many syllables in "malcolm"?

"malcolm" has 2 syllabes (mal - colm).

How to divide "malcolm"?

"malcolm" divides into 2 parts: mal · colm.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"malcolm": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:mal·colm

Accent principal

MAL-colm(mal · colm)● ○

Stress in "malcolm" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmælkəm⁄

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IPAˈmælkəm

Syllabesmal·colm

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