How many syllables in "mayhem"?

"mayhem" has 2 lettergrepen (may - hem).

How to divide "mayhem"?

"mayhem" divides into 2 parts: may · hem.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"mayhem": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:may·hem

Hoofdklemtoon

MAY-hem(may · hem)● ○

Stress in "mayhem" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪ.hɛm⁄

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IPAˈmeɪ.hɛm

Lettergrepenmay·hem

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