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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable dem
  • 8 letters
Syllables
ac-a-dem-ic: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: ac-a-DEM-ic. Lighter (secondary) stress on ac.
Pronunciation
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ac-ademic, aca-demic.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide academic into syllables?

academic divides as ac-a-dem-ic. ac-a-dem-ic: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in academic?

Academic has 4 syllables (ac-a-dem-ic).

Which syllable is stressed in academic?

The stressed syllable in academic is dem. The 3rd syllable is stressed: ac-a-DEM-ic. Lighter (secondary) stress on ac.

How do you pronounce academic?

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ in American English.