How many syllables in "nihilistic"?

"nihilistic" has 4 lettergrepen (ni - hi - li - stic).

How to divide "nihilistic"?

"nihilistic" divides into 4 parts: ni · hi · li · stic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ni... hi... li... stic) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"nihilistic": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ni·hi·li·stic

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NI-hi-li-stic(ni · hi · li · stic)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "nihilistic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪs.tɪk⁄

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IPAˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪs.tɪk

Lettergrepenni·hi·li·stic

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How many syllables in "nihilistic"?: "nihilistic" has 4 lettergrepen (ni - hi - li - stic).
How to divide "nihilistic"?: "nihilistic" divides into 4 parts: ni · hi · li · stic.
Where is the stress in "nihilistic"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "nihilistic"?: Say each syllable slowly (ni... hi... li... stic) and listen on SayItVid.