How many syllables in merchant?

Syllables in merchant

2

mer·chant

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

How to say merchant

Pronunciation/ˈmɝtʃənt/
2 syllables, MER-chant · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in merchant?
Merchant has two syllables.
How do you divide merchant into syllables?
Merchant divides as mer-chant.
Which syllable is stressed in merchant?
The first syllable (MER-chant).

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