How many syllables in "helical"?

"helical" has 3 syllabes (hel - i - cal).

How to divide "helical"?

"helical" divides into 3 parts: hel · i · cal.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"helical": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:hel·i·cal

Accent principal

HEL-i-cal(hel · i · cal)● ○ ○

Stress in "helical" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛlɪkəl⁄

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IPAˈhɛlɪkəl

Syllabeshel·i·cal

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