How many syllables in "alcoholic"?

"alcoholic" has 4 sílabas (al - co - hol - ic).

How to divide "alcoholic"?

"alcoholic" divides into 4 parts: al · co · hol · ic.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (al... co... hol... ic) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"alcoholic": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:al·co·hol·ic

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al-co-HOL-ic(al · co · hol · ic)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "alcoholic" falls on 3rd syllable.

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in our work. Alcoholic beverages. Now isn't that just the way women like to drink their beer? Now isn't that just the way women like to drink their beer?

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How many syllables in "alcoholic"?: "alcoholic" has 4 sílabas (al - co - hol - ic).
How to divide "alcoholic"?: "alcoholic" divides into 4 parts: al · co · hol · ic.
Where is the stress in "alcoholic"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "alcoholic"?: Say each syllable slowly (al... co... hol... ic) and listen on SayItVid.