How many syllables in "mackerel"?

"mackerel" has 3 lettergrepen (mack - er - el).

How to divide "mackerel"?

"mackerel" divides into 3 parts: mack · er · el.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"mackerel": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mack·er·el

Hoofdklemtoon

MACK-er-el(mack · er · el)● ○ ○

Stress in "mackerel" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæk.ər.əl⁄

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IPAˈmæk.ər.əl

Lettergrepenmack·er·el

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