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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ner
  • 7 letters
Syllables
ge-ner-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ge-NER-ic.
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/ 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 ge-neric.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide generic into syllables?

generic divides as ge-ner-ic. ge-ner-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in generic?

Generic has 3 syllables (ge-ner-ic).

Which syllable is stressed in generic?

The stressed syllable in generic is ner. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ge-NER-ic.

How do you pronounce generic?

/dʒəˈnɛrɪk/ in American English.