How many syllables in "mahjong"?

"mahjong" has 2 lettergrepen (mah - jong).

How to divide "mahjong"?

"mahjong" divides into 2 parts: mah · jong.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"mahjong": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mah·jong

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mah-JONG(mah · jong)○ ●

Stress in "mahjong" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄mɑˈd͡ʒɔŋ⁄

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Lettergrepenmah·jong

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