How many syllables in "bifocal"?

"bifocal" has 3 sílabas (bi - fo - cal).

How to divide "bifocal"?

"bifocal" divides into 3 parts: bi · fo · cal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bi... fo... cal) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"bifocal": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:bi·fo·cal

Ênfase Primária

bi-FO-cal(bi · fo · cal)○ ● ○

Stress in "bifocal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄baɪˈfoʊkəl⁄

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