How many syllables in "licorice"?

"licorice" has 3 syllabes (lic - o - rice).

How to divide "licorice"?

"licorice" divides into 3 parts: lic · o · rice.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lic... o... rice) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"licorice": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:lic·o·rice

Accent principal

LIC-o-rice(lic · o · rice)● ○ ○

Stress in "licorice" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪk.ər.ɪs⁄

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IPAˈlɪk.ər.ɪs

Syllabeslic·o·rice

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