How many syllables in merciful?

Syllables in merciful

3

mer·ci·ful

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

How to say merciful

Pronunciation/ˈmɝsɪfəl/
3 syllables, MER-ci-ful · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say merciful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mer, ci, ful. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in merciful?
Merciful has three syllables.
How do you divide merciful into syllables?
Merciful divides as mer-ci-ful.
Which syllable is stressed in merciful?
The first syllable (MER-ci-ful).

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