How many syllables in periodically?

Syllables in periodically

6 or 5

pe·ri·od·i·cal·ly

Periodically has six syllables, or five when said quickly. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say periodically

Said as /ˌpiɹiˈɑdɪkəli/6 syllables, pe-ri-OD-i-cal-ly · da-da-DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ˌpiɹiˈɑdɪkli/5 syllables · da-da-DUM-da-da
StressThird syllable
Letters12

To count it yourself, say periodically slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pe, ri, od, i, cal, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in periodically?
Periodically has six syllables, or five when said quickly.
How do you divide periodically into syllables?
Periodically divides as pe-ri-od-i-cal-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in periodically?
The third syllable (pe-ri-OD-i-cal-ly).

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