How many syllables are in "pyromaniac"?

"pyromaniac" has exactly 5 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is py - ro - ma - ni - ac.

How do you divide "pyromaniac" into syllables?

"pyromaniac" is divided into 5 parts: py · ro · ma · ni · ac. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.

In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.

Practice saying each syllable slowly (py... ro... ma... ni... ac), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.

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5 Syllables

There are 5 syllables in "pyromaniac".

Syllable Division:py·ro·ma·ni·ac

Syllable Stress & Rhythm

py-ro-MA-ni-ac(py · ro · ma · ni · ac)○ ○ ● ○ ○

The primary stress in "pyromaniac" falls on the 3rd syllable.

Phonetic IPA:⁄ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk⁄

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IPAˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk

Syllablespy·ro·ma·ni·ac

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any of these things and you begin to see this person and even though there's not much written about him I feel as though I know who who he is he was a pyromaniac he got you know he he was the person who um did all of the the real work and kind he got you know he he was the person who um did all of the the real work and kind

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How many syllables are in "pyromaniac"?: "pyromaniac" has exactly 5 syllables. When spoken naturally, the sound breakdown is py - ro - ma - ni - ac.
How do you divide "pyromaniac" into syllables?: "pyromaniac" is divided into 5 parts: py · ro · ma · ni · ac. Syllable boundaries correspond to vowel nuclei and consonant phonotactics.
Where is the primary stress located in "pyromaniac"?: In standard English pronunciation, the primary stress falls on the designated emphasized syllable. Stress patterns alter vowel duration and loudness.
How can I practice saying "pyromaniac" correctly?: Practice saying each syllable slowly (py... ro... ma... ni... ac), then blend them together with native speaker clips on SayItVid.