How many syllables in "historian"?

"historian" has 4 syllabes (his - to - ri - an).

How to divide "historian"?

"historian" divides into 4 parts: his · to · ri · an.

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

Say each syllable slowly (his... to... ri... an) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"historian": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:his·to·ri·an

Accent principal

his-TO-ri-an(his · to · ri · an)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "historian" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄hɪˈstɔːriən⁄

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Syllabeshis·to·ri·an

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How many syllables in "historian"?: "historian" has 4 syllabes (his - to - ri - an).
How to divide "historian"?: "historian" divides into 4 parts: his · to · ri · an.
Where is the stress in "historian"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "historian"?: Say each syllable slowly (his... to... ri... an) and listen on SayItVid.