How many syllables in "mcwilliams"?

"mcwilliams" has 3 lettergrepen (mc - wil - liams).

How to divide "mcwilliams"?

"mcwilliams" divides into 3 parts: mc · wil · liams.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"mcwilliams": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mc·wil·liams

Hoofdklemtoon

mc-WIL-liams(mc · wil · liams)○ ● ○

Stress in "mcwilliams" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məkˈwɪliəmz⁄

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IPAməkˈwɪliəmz

Lettergrepenmc·wil·liams

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