How many syllables in "historic"?

"historic" has 3 syllabes (his - tor - ic).

How to divide "historic"?

"historic" divides into 3 parts: his · tor · ic.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"historic": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:his·tor·ic

Accent principal

his-TOR-ic(his · tor · ic)○ ● ○

Stress in "historic" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄hɪˈstɔːrɪk⁄

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IPAhɪˈstɔːrɪk

Syllabeshis·tor·ic

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