How many syllables in "chaotic"?

"chaotic" has 3 lettergrepen (cha - ot - ic).

How to divide "chaotic"?

"chaotic" divides into 3 parts: cha · ot · ic.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"chaotic": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cha·ot·ic

Hoofdklemtoon

cha-OT-ic(cha · ot · ic)○ ● ○

Stress in "chaotic" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄keɪˈɒtɪk⁄

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IPAkeɪˈɒtɪk

Lettergrepencha·ot·ic

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