How many syllables in "ridicule"?

"ridicule" has 3 lettergrepen (rid - i - cule).

How to divide "ridicule"?

"ridicule" divides into 3 parts: rid · i · cule.

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

Say each syllable slowly (rid... i... cule) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"ridicule": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rid·i·cule

Hoofdklemtoon

RID-i-cule(rid · i · cule)● ○ ○

Stress in "ridicule" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl⁄

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IPAˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːl

Lettergrepenrid·i·cule

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