How many syllables in "runic"?

"runic" has 2 lettergrepen (ru - nic).

How to divide "runic"?

"runic" divides into 2 parts: ru · nic.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"runic": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ru·nic

Hoofdklemtoon

RU-nic(ru · nic)● ○

Stress in "runic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɹuːnɪk⁄

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IPAˈɹuːnɪk

Lettergrepenru·nic

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How many syllables in "runic"?: "runic" has 2 lettergrepen (ru - nic).
How to divide "runic"?: "runic" divides into 2 parts: ru · nic.
Where is the stress in "runic"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "runic"?: Say each syllable slowly (ru... nic) and listen on SayItVid.