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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable traf
  • 7 letters
Syllables
traf-fic: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TRAF-fic.
Pronunciation
/ˈtræfɪk/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), 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 traf-fic.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide traffic into syllables?

traffic divides as traf-fic. traf-fic: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in traffic?

Traffic has 2 syllables (traf-fic).

Which syllable is stressed in traffic?

The stressed syllable in traffic is traf. The 1st syllable is stressed: TRAF-fic.

How do you pronounce traffic?

/ˈtræfɪk/ in American English.