How many syllables in "benthic"?

"benthic" has 2 lettergrepen (ben - thic).

How to divide "benthic"?

"benthic" divides into 2 parts: ben · thic.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"benthic": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ben·thic

Hoofdklemtoon

BEN-thic(ben · thic)● ○

Stress in "benthic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛnθɪk⁄

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IPAˈbɛnθɪk

Lettergrepenben·thic

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How many syllables in "benthic"?: "benthic" has 2 lettergrepen (ben - thic).
How to divide "benthic"?: "benthic" divides into 2 parts: ben · thic.
Where is the stress in "benthic"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "benthic"?: Say each syllable slowly (ben... thic) and listen on SayItVid.