How many syllables in "electrocute"?

"electrocute" has 4 lettergrepen (e - lec - tro - cute).

How to divide "electrocute"?

"electrocute" divides into 4 parts: e · lec · tro · cute.

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

Say each syllable slowly (e... lec... tro... cute) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"electrocute": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·lec·tro·cute

Hoofdklemtoon

e-LEC-tro-cute(e · lec · tro · cute)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "electrocute" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt⁄

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IPAɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt

Lettergrepene·lec·tro·cute

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How many syllables in "electrocute"?: "electrocute" has 4 lettergrepen (e - lec - tro - cute).
How to divide "electrocute"?: "electrocute" divides into 4 parts: e · lec · tro · cute.
Where is the stress in "electrocute"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "electrocute"?: Say each syllable slowly (e... lec... tro... cute) and listen on SayItVid.