How many syllables in "malacca"?

"malacca" has 3 lettergrepen (ma - lac - ca).

How to divide "malacca"?

"malacca" divides into 3 parts: ma · lac · ca.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"malacca": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ma·lac·ca

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ma-LAC-ca(ma · lac · ca)○ ● ○

Stress in "malacca" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈlækə⁄

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Lettergrepenma·lac·ca

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