How many syllables in "pugilistic"?

"pugilistic" has 4 lettergrepen (pu - gi - lis - tic).

How to divide "pugilistic"?

"pugilistic" divides into 4 parts: pu · gi · lis · tic.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pu... gi... lis... tic) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"pugilistic": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pu·gi·lis·tic

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pu-gi-LIS-tic(pu · gi · lis · tic)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "pugilistic" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪk⁄

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IPAˌpjuːdʒɪˈlɪstɪk

Lettergrepenpu·gi·lis·tic

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