How many syllables in "messages"?

"messages" has 3 lettergrepen (mes - sa - ges).

How to divide "messages"?

"messages" divides into 3 parts: mes · sa · ges.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"messages": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mes·sa·ges

Hoofdklemtoon

MES-sa-ges(mes · sa · ges)● ○ ○

Stress in "messages" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛsɪdʒɪz⁄

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