How many syllables in "mercenary"?

"mercenary" has 4 음절 (mer - ce - na - ry).

How to divide "mercenary"?

"mercenary" divides into 4 parts: mer · ce · na · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mer... ce... na... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"mercenary": 4 음절.

음절:mer·ce·na·ry

제1강세

MER-ce-na-ry(mer · ce · na · ry)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "mercenary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɜːrsəneri⁄

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자동 재생

IPAˈmɜːrsəneri

음절mer·ce·na·ry

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How many syllables in "mercenary"?: "mercenary" has 4 음절 (mer - ce - na - ry).
How to divide "mercenary"?: "mercenary" divides into 4 parts: mer · ce · na · ry.
Where is the stress in "mercenary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "mercenary"?: Say each syllable slowly (mer... ce... na... ry) and listen on SayItVid.