How many syllables in "tunic"?

"tunic" has 2 lettergrepen (tu - nic).

How to divide "tunic"?

"tunic" divides into 2 parts: tu · nic.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tunic": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tu·nic

Hoofdklemtoon

TU-nic(tu · nic)● ○

Stress in "tunic" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtjuːnɪk⁄

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IPAˈtjuːnɪk

Lettergrepentu·nic

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