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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable mer
  • 7 letters
Syllables
mer-cu-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MER-cu-ry.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɝkjɚi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mer-cury.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide mercury into syllables?

mercury divides as mer-cu-ry. mer-cu-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in mercury?

Mercury has 3 syllables (mer-cu-ry).

Which syllable is stressed in mercury?

The stressed syllable in mercury is mer. The 1st syllable is stressed: MER-cu-ry.

How do you pronounce mercury?

/ˈmɝkjɚi/ in American English.