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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable te
  • 8 letters
Syllables
bac-te-ri-a: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: bac-TE-ri-a.
Pronunciation
/bækˈtɪriə/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (2nd of 4), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as bac-teria, bacte-ria.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide bacteria into syllables?

bacteria divides as bac-te-ri-a. bac-te-ri-a: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in bacteria?

Bacteria has 4 syllables (bac-te-ri-a).

Which syllable is stressed in bacteria?

The stressed syllable in bacteria is te. The 2nd syllable is stressed: bac-TE-ri-a.

How do you pronounce bacteria?

/bækˈtɪriə/ in American English.