How many syllables in pacific?
Syllables in pacific
3
pa·cif·ic
Pacific has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say pacific
| Pronunciation | /pəˈsɪfɪk/ 3 syllables, pa-CIF-ic · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say pacific slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pa, cif, ic. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with pacific
- specific
- scientific
- terrific
- horrific
- prolific
- unscientific
- nonspecific
- honorific
- hieroglyphic
- transpacific
- pseudoscientific
Questions
- How many syllables are in pacific?
- Pacific has three syllables.
- How do you divide pacific into syllables?
- Pacific divides as pa-cif-ic.
- Which syllable is stressed in pacific?
- The second syllable (pa-CIF-ic).