How many syllables in "tunica"?

"tunica" has 3 lettergrepen (tu - ni - ca).

How to divide "tunica"?

"tunica" divides into 3 parts: tu · ni · ca.

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

Say each syllable slowly (tu... ni... ca) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"tunica": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tu·ni·ca

Hoofdklemtoon

TU-ni-ca(tu · ni · ca)● ○ ○

Stress in "tunica" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtjuːnɪkə⁄

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IPAˈtjuːnɪkə

Lettergrepentu·ni·ca

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