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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable let
  • 8 letters
Syllables
ath-let-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ath-LET-ic.
Pronunciation
/æθˈlɛtɪk/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 ath-letic.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide athletic into syllables?

athletic divides as ath-let-ic. ath-let-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in athletic?

Athletic has 3 syllables (ath-let-ic).

Which syllable is stressed in athletic?

The stressed syllable in athletic is let. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ath-LET-ic.

How do you pronounce athletic?

/æθˈlɛtɪk/ in American English.