How many syllables in "hysterics"?

"hysterics" has 3 lettergrepen (hys - ter - ics).

How to divide "hysterics"?

"hysterics" divides into 3 parts: hys · ter · ics.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"hysterics": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hys·ter·ics

Hoofdklemtoon

hys-TER-ics(hys · ter · ics)○ ● ○

Stress in "hysterics" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄hɪˈstɛrɪks⁄

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IPAhɪˈstɛrɪks

Lettergrepenhys·ter·ics

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