How many syllables in "emcee"?

"emcee" has 2 lettergrepen (em - cee).

How to divide "emcee"?

"emcee" divides into 2 parts: em · cee.

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

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"emcee": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·cee

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em-CEE(em · cee)○ ●

Stress in "emcee" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɛmˈsiː⁄

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Lettergrepenem·cee

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