How many syllables in cynical?

Syllables in cynical

3

cyn·i·cal

Cynical has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say cynical

Pronunciation/ˈsɪnɪkəl/
3 syllables, CYN-i-cal · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say cynical slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cyn, i, cal. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cynical?
Cynical has three syllables.
How do you divide cynical into syllables?
Cynical divides as cyn-i-cal.
Which syllable is stressed in cynical?
The first syllable (CYN-i-cal).

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