How many syllables in superficial?

Syllables in superficial

4

su·per·fi·cial

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

How to say superficial

Pronunciation/ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/
4 syllables, su-per-FI-cial · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say superficial slowly and listen for each vowel sound: su, per, fi, cial. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in superficial?
Superficial has four syllables.
How do you divide superficial into syllables?
Superficial divides as su-per-fi-cial.
Which syllable is stressed in superficial?
The third syllable (su-per-FI-cial).

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