How many syllables in "mesa"?

"mesa" has 2 lettergrepen (me - sa).

How to divide "mesa"?

"mesa" divides into 2 parts: me · sa.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"mesa": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·sa

Hoofdklemtoon

ME-sa(me · sa)● ○

Stress in "mesa" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmeɪ.sə⁄

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IPAˈmeɪ.sə

Lettergrepenme·sa

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