How many syllables in "catholics"?

"catholics" has 3 syllabes (cath - o - lics).

How to divide "catholics"?

"catholics" divides into 3 parts: cath · o · lics.

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

Say each syllable slowly (cath... o... lics) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"catholics": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:cath·o·lics

Accent principal

CATH-o-lics(cath · o · lics)● ○ ○

Stress in "catholics" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæθ.əl.ɪks⁄

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IPAˈkæθ.əl.ɪks

Syllabescath·o·lics

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