How many syllables in "melisma"?

"melisma" has 3 syllabes (me - li - sma).

How to divide "melisma"?

"melisma" divides into 3 parts: me · li · sma.

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

Say each syllable slowly (me... li... sma) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"melisma": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:me·li·sma

Accent principal

me-LI-sma(me · li · sma)○ ● ○

Stress in "melisma" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈlɪzmə⁄

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IPAməˈlɪzmə

Syllabesme·li·sma

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How many syllables in "melisma"?: "melisma" has 3 syllabes (me - li - sma).
How to divide "melisma"?: "melisma" divides into 3 parts: me · li · sma.
Where is the stress in "melisma"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "melisma"?: Say each syllable slowly (me... li... sma) and listen on SayItVid.