How many syllables in "melissa"?

"melissa" has 3 音节 (me - lis - sa).

How to divide "melissa"?

"melissa" divides into 3 parts: me · lis · sa.

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

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3 音节

"melissa": 3 音节.

音节:me·lis·sa

主重音

me-LIS-sa(me · lis · sa)○ ● ○

Stress in "melissa" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄məˈlɪsə⁄

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音节me·lis·sa

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