How many syllables in "hectic"?

"hectic" has 2 syllabes (hec - tic).

How to divide "hectic"?

"hectic" divides into 2 parts: hec · tic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (hec... tic) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"hectic": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:hec·tic

Accent principal

HEC-tic(hec · tic)● ○

Stress in "hectic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛktɪk⁄

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IPAˈhɛktɪk

Syllabeshec·tic

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How many syllables in "hectic"?: "hectic" has 2 syllabes (hec - tic).
How to divide "hectic"?: "hectic" divides into 2 parts: hec · tic.
Where is the stress in "hectic"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hectic"?: Say each syllable slowly (hec... tic) and listen on SayItVid.