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How many syllables in authentic?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable then
  • 9 letters
Syllables
au-then-tic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: au-THEN-tic.
Pronunciation
/əˈθɛntɪk/ 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 au-thentic, authen-tic.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide authentic into syllables?

authentic divides as au-then-tic. au-then-tic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in authentic?

Authentic has 3 syllables (au-then-tic).

Which syllable is stressed in authentic?

The stressed syllable in authentic is then. The 2nd syllable is stressed: au-THEN-tic.

How do you pronounce authentic?

/əˈθɛntɪk/ in American English.