How many syllables in limerick?

Syllables in limerick

3

lim·er·ick

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

How to say limerick

Pronunciation/ˈlɪmɚɪk/
3 syllables, LIM-er-ick · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say limerick slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lim, er, ick. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in limerick?
Limerick has three syllables.
How do you divide limerick into syllables?
Limerick divides as lim-er-ick.
Which syllable is stressed in limerick?
The first syllable (LIM-er-ick).

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