How many syllables in "narcotics"?

"narcotics" has 3 lettergrepen (nar - cot - ics).

How to divide "narcotics"?

"narcotics" divides into 3 parts: nar · cot · ics.

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

Say each syllable slowly (nar... cot... ics) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"narcotics": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nar·cot·ics

Hoofdklemtoon

nar-COT-ics(nar · cot · ics)○ ● ○

Stress in "narcotics" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄nɑːrˈkɒtɪks⁄

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IPAnɑːrˈkɒtɪks

Lettergrepennar·cot·ics

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