How many syllables in athletics?
Syllables in athletics
3
ath·let·ics
Athletics has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say athletics
| Pronunciation | /æθˈlɛtɪks/ 3 syllables, ath-LET-ics · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say athletics slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ath, let, ics. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with athletics
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Questions
- How many syllables are in athletics?
- Athletics has three syllables.
- How do you divide athletics into syllables?
- Athletics divides as ath-let-ics.
- Which syllable is stressed in athletics?
- The second syllable (ath-LET-ics).