How many syllables in "macleod"?

"macleod" has 2 lettergrepen (mac - leod).

How to divide "macleod"?

"macleod" divides into 2 parts: mac · leod.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"macleod": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mac·leod

Hoofdklemtoon

mac-LEOD(mac · leod)○ ●

Stress in "macleod" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈklaʊd⁄

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IPAməˈklaʊd

Lettergrepenmac·leod

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