How many syllables in Sam?

There is 1 syllable in the word Sam.

How to pronounce Sam:

surface-to-air missile

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Syllable Fun Fact

Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.

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