How many syllables in "stalactite"?

"stalactite" has 3 syllabes (sta - lac - tite).

How to divide "stalactite"?

"stalactite" divides into 3 parts: sta · lac · tite.

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

Say each syllable slowly (sta... lac... tite) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"stalactite": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:sta·lac·tite

Accent principal

sta-LAC-tite(sta · lac · tite)○ ● ○

Stress in "stalactite" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄stəˈlækˌtaɪt⁄

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IPAstəˈlækˌtaɪt

Syllabessta·lac·tite

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