How many syllables in sympathetic?

Syllables in sympathetic

4

sym·pa·thet·ic

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

How to say sympathetic

Pronunciation/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
4 syllables, sym-pa-THET-ic · da-da-DUM-da
StressThird syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say sympathetic slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sym, pa, thet, ic. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with sympathetic

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Questions

How many syllables are in sympathetic?
Sympathetic has four syllables.
How do you divide sympathetic into syllables?
Sympathetic divides as sym-pa-thet-ic.
Which syllable is stressed in sympathetic?
The third syllable (sym-pa-THET-ic).

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