How many syllables in "criticism"?

"criticism" has 3 syllabes (crit - i - cism).

How to divide "criticism"?

"criticism" divides into 3 parts: crit · i · cism.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"criticism": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:crit·i·cism

Accent principal

CRIT-i-cism(crit · i · cism)● ○ ○

Stress in "criticism" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm⁄

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IPAˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm

Syllabescrit·i·cism

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