How many syllables in "bucolic"?

"bucolic" has 3 lettergrepen (bu - col - ic).

How to divide "bucolic"?

"bucolic" divides into 3 parts: bu · col · ic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bu... col... ic) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"bucolic": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bu·col·ic

Hoofdklemtoon

bu-COL-ic(bu · col · ic)○ ● ○

Stress in "bucolic" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bjuːˈkɒlɪk⁄

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IPAbjuːˈkɒlɪk

Lettergrepenbu·col·ic

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