How many syllables in "extricate"?

"extricate" has 3 lettergrepen (ex - tri - cate).

How to divide "extricate"?

"extricate" divides into 3 parts: ex · tri · cate.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"extricate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ex·tri·cate

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EX-tri-cate(ex · tri · cate)● ○ ○

Stress in "extricate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛk.strɪ.keɪt⁄

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IPAˈɛk.strɪ.keɪt

Lettergrepenex·tri·cate

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