How many syllables in mayonnaise?

Syllables in mayonnaise

3

may·on·naise

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

How to say mayonnaise

Pronunciation/ˈmeɪəˌneɪz/
3 syllables, MAY-on-naise · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say mayonnaise slowly and listen for each vowel sound: may, on, naise. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise has three syllables.
How do you divide mayonnaise into syllables?
Mayonnaise divides as may-on-naise.
Which syllable is stressed in mayonnaise?
The first syllable (MAY-on-naise).

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