How many syllables in "rhetoric"?

"rhetoric" has 3 lettergrepen (rhet - o - ric).

How to divide "rhetoric"?

"rhetoric" divides into 3 parts: rhet · o · ric.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"rhetoric": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rhet·o·ric

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RHET-o-ric(rhet · o · ric)● ○ ○

Stress in "rhetoric" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛtərɪk⁄

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IPAˈrɛtərɪk

Lettergrepenrhet·o·ric

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