How many syllables in "mckay"?

"mckay" has 2 lettergrepen (mc - kay).

How to divide "mckay"?

"mckay" divides into 2 parts: mc · kay.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"mckay": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mc·kay

Hoofdklemtoon

mc-KAY(mc · kay)○ ●

Stress in "mckay" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈkeɪ⁄

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IPAməˈkeɪ

Lettergrepenmc·kay

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"You do not belong," that you are an alien in your own land. Claude McKay writes: "If we must die, let it not be like hogs Hunted and penned to an inglorious spot, "If we must die, let it not be like hogs

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