How many syllables in merciless?

Syllables in merciless

3

mer·ci·less

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

How to say merciless

Pronunciation/ˈmɝsələs/
3 syllables, MER-ci-less · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

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

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