How many syllables in "merciful"?

"merciful" has 3 âm tiết (mer - ci - ful).

How to divide "merciful"?

"merciful" divides into 3 parts: mer · ci · ful.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mer... ci... ful) and listen on SayItVid.

Hướng dẫn âm tiết

3 Âm tiết

"merciful": 3 âm tiết.

Âm tiết:mer·ci·ful

Trọng âm chính

MER-ci-ful(mer · ci · ful)● ○ ○

Stress in "merciful" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɜːrsɪfəl⁄

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IPAˈmɜːrsɪfəl

Âm tiếtmer·ci·ful

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