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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cif
  • 7 letters
Syllables
pa-cif-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pa-CIF-ic.
Pronunciation
/pəˈsɪfɪk/ 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 pa-cific.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide pacific into syllables?

pacific divides as pa-cif-ic. pa-cif-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in pacific?

Pacific has 3 syllables (pa-cif-ic).

Which syllable is stressed in pacific?

The stressed syllable in pacific is cif. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pa-CIF-ic.

How do you pronounce pacific?

/pəˈsɪfɪk/ in American English.