How many syllables in "epileptic"?

"epileptic" has 4 sílabas (ep - i - lep - tic).

How to divide "epileptic"?

"epileptic" divides into 4 parts: ep · i · lep · tic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ep... i... lep... tic) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"epileptic": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:ep·i·lep·tic

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ep-i-LEP-tic(ep · i · lep · tic)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "epileptic" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk⁄

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