How many syllables in periodic?

Syllables in periodic

4

pe·ri·od·ic

Periodic has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say periodic

Pronunciation/ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/
4 syllables, pe-ri-OD-ic · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say periodic slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pe, ri, od, ic. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in periodic?
Periodic has four syllables.
How do you divide periodic into syllables?
Periodic divides as pe-ri-od-ic.
Which syllable is stressed in periodic?
The third syllable (pe-ri-OD-ic).

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