How many syllables in mainstay?

Syllables in mainstay

2

main·stay

Mainstay has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say mainstay

Pronunciation/ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ/
2 syllables, MAIN-stay · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say mainstay slowly and listen for each vowel sound: main, stay. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mainstay?
Mainstay has two syllables.
How do you divide mainstay into syllables?
Mainstay divides as main-stay.
Which syllable is stressed in mainstay?
The first syllable (MAIN-stay).

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