How many syllables in mercy?

Syllables in mercy

2

mer·cy

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

How to say mercy

Pronunciation/ˈmɝsi/
2 syllables, MER-cy · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

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

Words that rhyme with mercy

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Questions

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

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