How many syllables in "ethnic"?

"ethnic" has 2 lettergrepen (eth - nic).

How to divide "ethnic"?

"ethnic" divides into 2 parts: eth · nic.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ethnic": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:eth·nic

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ETH-nic(eth · nic)● ○

Stress in "ethnic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛθ.nɪk⁄

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IPAˈɛθ.nɪk

Lettergrepeneth·nic

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