How many syllables in "optic"?

"optic" has 2 lettergrepen (op - tic).

How to divide "optic"?

"optic" divides into 2 parts: op · tic.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"optic": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·tic

Hoofdklemtoon

OP-tic(op · tic)● ○

Stress in "optic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒptɪk⁄

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IPAˈɒptɪk

Lettergrepenop·tic

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