How many syllables in "cynical"?

"cynical" has 3 syllabes (cyn - i - cal).

How to divide "cynical"?

"cynical" divides into 3 parts: cyn · i · cal.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"cynical": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:cyn·i·cal

Accent principal

CYN-i-cal(cyn · i · cal)● ○ ○

Stress in "cynical" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl⁄

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IPAˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl

Syllabescyn·i·cal

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