How many syllables in "acolyte"?

"acolyte" has 3 syllabes (ac - o - lyte).

How to divide "acolyte"?

"acolyte" divides into 3 parts: ac · o · lyte.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ac... o... lyte) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"acolyte": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ac·o·lyte

Accent principal

AC-o-lyte(ac · o · lyte)● ○ ○

Stress in "acolyte" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæk.ə.laɪt⁄

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IPAˈæk.ə.laɪt

Syllabesac·o·lyte

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