How many syllables in "metonym"?

"metonym" has 3 lettergrepen (me - to - nym).

How to divide "metonym"?

"metonym" divides into 3 parts: me · to · nym.

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

Say each syllable slowly (me... to... nym) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"metonym": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·to·nym

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ME-to-nym(me · to · nym)● ○ ○

Stress in "metonym" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛ.tə.nɪm⁄

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IPAˈmɛ.tə.nɪm

Lettergrepenme·to·nym

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