How many syllables in cretaceous?

Syllables in cretaceous

3

cre·ta·ceous

Cretaceous has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say cretaceous

Pronunciation/kɹɪˈteɪʃɪs/
3 syllables, cre-TA-ceous · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say cretaceous slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cre, ta, ceous. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in cretaceous?
Cretaceous has three syllables.
How do you divide cretaceous into syllables?
Cretaceous divides as cre-ta-ceous.
Which syllable is stressed in cretaceous?
The second syllable (cre-TA-ceous).

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