How many syllables in "rapacious"?

"rapacious" has 3 sílabas (ra - pa - cious).

How to divide "rapacious"?

"rapacious" divides into 3 parts: ra · pa · cious.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ra... pa... cious) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"rapacious": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ra·pa·cious

Acento principal

ra-PA-cious(ra · pa · cious)○ ● ○

Stress in "rapacious" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rəˈpeɪʃəs⁄

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Sílabasra·pa·cious

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