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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mar
  • 7 letters
Syllables
mar-ried: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MAR-ried.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛrid/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), 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 mar-ried.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide married into syllables?

married divides as mar-ried. mar-ried: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in married?

Married has 2 syllables (mar-ried).

Which syllable is stressed in married?

The stressed syllable in married is mar. The 1st syllable is stressed: MAR-ried.

How do you pronounce married?

/ˈmɛrid/ in American English.