How many syllables in "polemical"?

"polemical" has 4 syllabes (po - lem - i - cal).

How to divide "polemical"?

"polemical" divides into 4 parts: po · lem · i · cal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (po... lem... i... cal) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"polemical": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:po·lem·i·cal

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po-LEM-i-cal(po · lem · i · cal)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "polemical" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈlɛmɪkəl⁄

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Syllabespo·lem·i·cal

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