How many syllables in "prosaic"?

"prosaic" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - sa - ic).

How to divide "prosaic"?

"prosaic" divides into 3 parts: pro · sa · ic.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"prosaic": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·sa·ic

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pro-SA-ic(pro · sa · ic)○ ● ○

Stress in "prosaic" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈzeɪ.ɪk⁄

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Lettergrepenpro·sa·ic

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I repeat, the prosaic. The prosaic is that which is common and ordinary and not apt to be expressed in verse, although there are, to be expressed in verse, although there are,

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