How many syllables in "paleolithic"?

"paleolithic" has 5 lettergrepen (pa - le - o - li - thic).

How to divide "paleolithic"?

"paleolithic" divides into 5 parts: pa · le · o · li · thic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pa... le... o... li... thic) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Lettergrepen

"paleolithic": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pa·le·o·li·thic

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PA-le-o-li-thic(pa · le · o · li · thic)● ○ ○ ○ ○

Stress in "paleolithic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpeɪlioʊˌlɪθɪk⁄

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IPAˈpeɪlioʊˌlɪθɪk

Lettergrepenpa·le·o·li·thic

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How many syllables in "paleolithic"?: "paleolithic" has 5 lettergrepen (pa - le - o - li - thic).
How to divide "paleolithic"?: "paleolithic" divides into 5 parts: pa · le · o · li · thic.
Where is the stress in "paleolithic"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "paleolithic"?: Say each syllable slowly (pa... le... o... li... thic) and listen on SayItVid.