How many syllables in "electricity"?

"electricity" has 5 sílabas (e - lec - tri - ci - ty).

How to divide "electricity"?

"electricity" divides into 5 parts: e · lec · tri · ci · ty.

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

Say each syllable slowly (e... lec... tri... ci... ty) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Sílabas

"electricity": 5 sílabas.

Sílabas:e·lec·tri·ci·ty

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e-lec-TRI-ci-ty(e · lec · tri · ci · ty)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "electricity" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti⁄

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This was the first time there was electricity in houses. So that was the first time you would have refrigeration and you would have lighting in houses. first time you would have refrigeration

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How many syllables in "electricity"?: "electricity" has 5 sílabas (e - lec - tri - ci - ty).
How to divide "electricity"?: "electricity" divides into 5 parts: e · lec · tri · ci · ty.
Where is the stress in "electricity"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "electricity"?: Say each syllable slowly (e... lec... tri... ci... ty) and listen on SayItVid.