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  • 5 syllables
  • stressed syllable tric
  • 11 letters
Syllables
e-lec-tric-i-ty: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: e-lec-TRIC-i-ty.
Pronunciation
/ɪlɛkˈtrɪsəti/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (3rd of 5), 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 elec-tricity, electric-ity.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide electricity into syllables?

electricity divides as e-lec-tric-i-ty. e-lec-tric-i-ty: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in electricity?

Electricity has 5 syllables (e-lec-tric-i-ty).

Which syllable is stressed in electricity?

The stressed syllable in electricity is tric. The 3rd syllable is stressed: e-lec-TRIC-i-ty.

How do you pronounce electricity?

/ɪlɛkˈtrɪsəti/ in American English.