How many syllables in "acolytes"?

"acolytes" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - o - lytes).

How to divide "acolytes"?

"acolytes" divides into 3 parts: ac · o · lytes.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"acolytes": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·o·lytes

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AC-o-lytes(ac · o · lytes)● ○ ○

Stress in "acolytes" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæk.ə.laɪts⁄

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IPAˈæk.ə.laɪts

Lettergrepenac·o·lytes

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