How many syllables in "mayflower"?

"mayflower" has 3 lettergrepen (may - flow - er).

How to divide "mayflower"?

"mayflower" divides into 3 parts: may · flow · er.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"mayflower": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:may·flow·er

Hoofdklemtoon

MAY-flow-er(may · flow · er)● ○ ○

Stress in "mayflower" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪˌflaʊ.ər⁄

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IPAˈmeɪˌflaʊ.ər

Lettergrepenmay·flow·er

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