How many syllables in "despotic"?

"despotic" has 3 syllabes (des - pot - ic).

How to divide "despotic"?

"despotic" divides into 3 parts: des · pot · ic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (des... pot... ic) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Syllabes

"despotic": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:des·pot·ic

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des-POT-ic(des · pot · ic)○ ● ○

Stress in "despotic" falls on 2nd syllable.

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