How many syllables in "lethargic"?

"lethargic" has 3 lettergrepen (le - thar - gic).

How to divide "lethargic"?

"lethargic" divides into 3 parts: le · thar · gic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (le... thar... gic) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"lethargic": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:le·thar·gic

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le-THAR-gic(le · thar · gic)○ ● ○

Stress in "lethargic" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk⁄

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IPAləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

Lettergrepenle·thar·gic

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