How many syllables in messiah?

Syllables in messiah

3

mes·si·ah

Messiah has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say messiah

Pronunciation/məˈsaɪə/
3 syllables, mes-SI-ah · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say messiah slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mes, si, ah. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in messiah?
Messiah has three syllables.
How do you divide messiah into syllables?
Messiah divides as mes-si-ah.
Which syllable is stressed in messiah?
The second syllable (mes-SI-ah).

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