How many syllables in mackerel?

Syllables in mackerel

3

mack·er·el

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

How to say mackerel

Pronunciation/ˈmækɚəl/
3 syllables, MACK-er-el · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say mackerel slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mack, er, el. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mackerel?
Mackerel has three syllables.
How do you divide mackerel into syllables?
Mackerel divides as mack-er-el.
Which syllable is stressed in mackerel?
The first syllable (MACK-er-el).

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