How many syllables in "peculiar"?

"peculiar" has 3 音節 (pe - cu - liar).

How to divide "peculiar"?

"peculiar" divides into 3 parts: pe · cu · liar.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pe... cu... liar) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"peculiar": 3 音節.

音節:pe·cu·liar

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pe-CU-liar(pe · cu · liar)○ ● ○

Stress in "peculiar" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɪˈkjuːliər⁄

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IPApɪˈkjuːliər

音節pe·cu·liar

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