How many syllables in "phocaean"?

"phocaean" has 3 lettergrepen (pho - ca - ean).

How to divide "phocaean"?

"phocaean" divides into 3 parts: pho · ca · ean.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"phocaean": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pho·ca·ean

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pho-ca-EAN(pho · ca · ean)○ ○ ●

Stress in "phocaean" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄fəʊˈsiːən⁄

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Lettergrepenpho·ca·ean

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How many syllables in "phocaean"?: "phocaean" has 3 lettergrepen (pho - ca - ean).
How to divide "phocaean"?: "phocaean" divides into 3 parts: pho · ca · ean.
Where is the stress in "phocaean"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "phocaean"?: Say each syllable slowly (pho... ca... ean) and listen on SayItVid.