How many syllables in "macao"?

"macao" has 2 lettergrepen (ma - cao).

How to divide "macao"?

"macao" divides into 2 parts: ma · cao.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ma... cao) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"macao": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·cao

Hoofdklemtoon

ma-CAO(ma · cao)○ ●

Stress in "macao" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈkaʊ⁄

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IPAməˈkaʊ

Lettergrepenma·cao

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