How many syllables in "hurricane"?

"hurricane" has 3 sílabas (hur - ri - cane).

How to divide "hurricane"?

"hurricane" divides into 3 parts: hur · ri · cane.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hur... ri... cane) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"hurricane": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:hur·ri·cane

Acento principal

HUR-ri-cane(hur · ri · cane)● ○ ○

Stress in "hurricane" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɜːr.ɪ.kən⁄

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How many syllables in "hurricane"?: "hurricane" has 3 sílabas (hur - ri - cane).
How to divide "hurricane"?: "hurricane" divides into 3 parts: hur · ri · cane.
Where is the stress in "hurricane"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hurricane"?: Say each syllable slowly (hur... ri... cane) and listen on SayItVid.