How many syllables in "paralytic"?

"paralytic" has 4 lettergrepen (par - a - lyt - ic).

How to divide "paralytic"?

"paralytic" divides into 4 parts: par · a · lyt · ic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (par... a... lyt... ic) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"paralytic": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:par·a·lyt·ic

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par-a-LYT-ic(par · a · lyt · ic)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "paralytic" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpærəˈlɪtɪk⁄

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IPAˌpærəˈlɪtɪk

Lettergrepenpar·a·lyt·ic

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