How many syllables in "mayflies"?

"mayflies" has 2 syllabes (may - flies).

How to divide "mayflies"?

"mayflies" divides into 2 parts: may · flies.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"mayflies": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:may·flies

Accent principal

MAY-flies(may · flies)● ○

Stress in "mayflies" falls on 1st syllable.

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Syllabesmay·flies

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