How many syllables in "eclectic"?

"eclectic" has 3 lettergrepen (ec - lec - tic).

How to divide "eclectic"?

"eclectic" divides into 3 parts: ec · lec · tic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ec... lec... tic) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"eclectic": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ec·lec·tic

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ec-LEC-tic(ec · lec · tic)○ ● ○

Stress in "eclectic" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈklɛktɪk⁄

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IPAɪˈklɛktɪk

Lettergrepenec·lec·tic

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