How many syllables in "malcolm"?

"malcolm" has 2 sílabas (mal - colm).

How to divide "malcolm"?

"malcolm" divides into 2 parts: mal · colm.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mal... colm) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"malcolm": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:mal·colm

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MAL-colm(mal · colm)● ○

Stress in "malcolm" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmælkəm⁄

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