How many syllables in "mum"?

"mum" has 1 lettergrepen (mum).

"mum" divides into 1 parts: mum.

Where is the stress in "mum"?

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

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"mum": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mum

Hoofdklemtoon

MUM(mum)●

Stress in "mum" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄mʌm⁄

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IPAmʌm

Lettergrepenmum

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How many syllables in "mum"?: "mum" has 1 lettergrepen (mum).
How to divide "mum"?: "mum" divides into 1 parts: mum.
Where is the stress in "mum"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "mum"?: Say each syllable slowly (mum) and listen on SayItVid.