How many syllables in "electric"?

"electric" has 3 sílabas (e - lec - tric).

How to divide "electric"?

"electric" divides into 3 parts: e · lec · tric.

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

Say each syllable slowly (e... lec... tric) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"electric": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:e·lec·tric

Ênfase Primária

e-LEC-tric(e · lec · tric)○ ● ○

Stress in "electric" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlɛktrɪk⁄

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