How many syllables in "athleticism"?

"athleticism" has 4 syllabes (ath - let - i - cism).

How to divide "athleticism"?

"athleticism" divides into 4 parts: ath · let · i · cism.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ath... let... i... cism) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"athleticism": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:ath·let·i·cism

Accent principal

ath-LET-i-cism(ath · let · i · cism)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "athleticism" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄æθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm⁄

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IPAæθˈlɛtɪsɪzəm

Syllabesath·let·i·cism

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