How many syllables in "limbic"?

"limbic" has 2 lettergrepen (lim - bic).

How to divide "limbic"?

"limbic" divides into 2 parts: lim · bic.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"limbic": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lim·bic

Hoofdklemtoon

LIM-bic(lim · bic)● ○

Stress in "limbic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪmbɪk⁄

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IPAˈlɪmbɪk

Lettergrepenlim·bic

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