How many syllables in "mercy"?

"mercy" has 2 sillabe (mer - cy).

How to divide "mercy"?

"mercy" divides into 2 parts: mer · cy.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mer... cy) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"mercy": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:mer·cy

Accento primario

MER-cy(mer · cy)● ○

Stress in "mercy" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɜːrsi⁄

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1/10

Riproduzione automatica

IPAˈmɜːrsi

Sillabemer·cy

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5:22

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