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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable lec
  • 8 letters
Syllables
e-lec-tric: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: e-LEC-tric.
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ 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 elec-tric.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide electric into syllables?

electric divides as e-lec-tric. e-lec-tric: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in electric?

Electric has 3 syllables (e-lec-tric).

Which syllable is stressed in electric?

The stressed syllable in electric is lec. The 2nd syllable is stressed: e-LEC-tric.

How do you pronounce electric?

/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ in American English.