How many syllables in "phobic"?

"phobic" has 2 lettergrepen (pho - bic).

How to divide "phobic"?

"phobic" divides into 2 parts: pho · bic.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"phobic": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pho·bic

Hoofdklemtoon

PHO-bic(pho · bic)● ○

Stress in "phobic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfoʊbɪk⁄

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IPAˈfoʊbɪk

Lettergrepenpho·bic

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