How many syllables in "macassar"?

"macassar" has 3 lettergrepen (ma - cas - sar).

How to divide "macassar"?

"macassar" divides into 3 parts: ma · cas · sar.

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

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

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"macassar": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·cas·sar

Hoofdklemtoon

ma-CAS-sar(ma · cas · sar)○ ● ○

Stress in "macassar" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈkæs.ɚ⁄

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IPAməˈkæs.ɚ

Lettergrepenma·cas·sar

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How many syllables in "macassar"?: "macassar" has 3 lettergrepen (ma - cas - sar).
How to divide "macassar"?: "macassar" divides into 3 parts: ma · cas · sar.
Where is the stress in "macassar"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "macassar"?: Say each syllable slowly (ma... cas... sar) and listen on SayItVid.