How many syllables in "mortician"?

"mortician" has 3 lettergrepen (mor - ti - cian).

How to divide "mortician"?

"mortician" divides into 3 parts: mor · ti · cian.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"mortician": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mor·ti·cian

Hoofdklemtoon

mor-TI-cian(mor · ti · cian)○ ● ○

Stress in "mortician" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄mɔːrˈtɪʃən⁄

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IPAmɔːrˈtɪʃən

Lettergrepenmor·ti·cian

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