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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable jua
  • 9 letters
Syllables
ma-ri-jua-na: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Said slowly, some people make it 5 syllables.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ma-ri-JUA-na. Lighter (secondary) stress on ma.
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛrəˈwɑnə/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ma-rijuana, mari-juana.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide marijuana into syllables?

marijuana divides as ma-ri-jua-na. ma-ri-jua-na: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Said slowly, some people make it 5 syllables.

How many syllables are in marijuana?

Marijuana has 4 syllables (ma-ri-jua-na).

Which syllable is stressed in marijuana?

The stressed syllable in marijuana is jua. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ma-ri-JUA-na. Lighter (secondary) stress on ma.

How do you pronounce marijuana?

/ˌmɛrəˈwɑnə/ in American English.