How many syllables in athletic?
Syllables in athletic
3
ath·let·ic
Athletic has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say athletic
| Pronunciation | /æθˈlɛtɪk/ 3 syllables, ath-LET-ic · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say athletic slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ath, let, ic. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with athletic
- genetic
- magnetic
- pathetic
- aesthetic
- synthetic
- sympathetic
- cosmetic
- energetic
- poetic
- electromagnetic
- diabetic
- kinetic
- arithmetic
- prosthetic
- prophetic
- anesthetic
Questions
- How many syllables are in athletic?
- Athletic has three syllables.
- How do you divide athletic into syllables?
- Athletic divides as ath-let-ic.
- Which syllable is stressed in athletic?
- The second syllable (ath-LET-ic).