How many syllables in "melibea"?

"melibea" has 4 lettergrepen (mel - i - be - a).

How to divide "melibea"?

"melibea" divides into 4 parts: mel · i · be · a.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mel... i... be... a) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"melibea": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mel·i·be·a

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mel-i-BE-a(mel · i · be · a)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "melibea" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɛ.lɪˈbeɪ.ə⁄

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IPAˌmɛ.lɪˈbeɪ.ə

Lettergrepenmel·i·be·a

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How many syllables in "melibea"?: "melibea" has 4 lettergrepen (mel - i - be - a).
How to divide "melibea"?: "melibea" divides into 4 parts: mel · i · be · a.
Where is the stress in "melibea"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "melibea"?: Say each syllable slowly (mel... i... be... a) and listen on SayItVid.