How many syllables in "mayor"?

"mayor" has 2 lettergrepen (may - or).

How to divide "mayor"?

"mayor" divides into 2 parts: may · or.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"mayor": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:may·or

Hoofdklemtoon

MAY-or(may · or)● ○

Stress in "mayor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪ.ər⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈmeɪ.ər

Lettergrepenmay·or

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