How many syllables in marathon?

Syllables in marathon

3

marathon

Marathon has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say marathon

Pronunciation/ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/
3 syllables · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

Words that rhyme with marathon

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Questions

How many syllables are in marathon?
Marathon has three syllables.
How do you divide marathon into syllables?
Marathon is said as /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/, with three beats.
Which syllable is stressed in marathon?
The first syllable.

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