How many syllables in explicit?

Syllables in explicit

3

ex·plic·it

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

How to say explicit

Pronunciation/ɪksˈplɪsət/
3 syllables, ex-PLIC-it · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say explicit slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, plic, it. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with explicit

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Questions

How many syllables are in explicit?
Explicit has three syllables.
How do you divide explicit into syllables?
Explicit divides as ex-plic-it.
Which syllable is stressed in explicit?
The second syllable (ex-PLIC-it).

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