How many syllables in "emcees"?

"emcees" has 2 lettergrepen (em - cees).

How to divide "emcees"?

"emcees" divides into 2 parts: em · cees.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"emcees": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·cees

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EM-cees(em · cees)● ○

Stress in "emcees" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenem·cees

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