How do you divide hysterical into syllables?

Hysterical divides as hys-ter-i-cal.

Which syllable is stressed in hysterical?

The second syllable (hys-TER-i-cal).

Syllables in hysterical

hys·ter·i·cal

Hysterical has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/ 4 syllables, hys-TER-i-cal · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in hysterical?: Hysterical has four syllables.
How do you divide hysterical into syllables?: Hysterical divides as hys-ter-i-cal.
Which syllable is stressed in hysterical?: The second syllable (hys-TER-i-cal).