How many syllables in sacrifice?

Syllables in sacrifice

3

sac·ri·fice

Sacrifice has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say sacrifice

Pronunciation/ˈsækɹəˌfaɪs/
3 syllables, SAC-ri-fice · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say sacrifice slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sac, ri, fice. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in sacrifice?
Sacrifice has three syllables.
How do you divide sacrifice into syllables?
Sacrifice divides as sac-ri-fice.
Which syllable is stressed in sacrifice?
The first syllable (SAC-ri-fice).

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