How many syllables in symmetric?

Syllables in symmetric

3

sym·met·ric

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

How to say symmetric

Pronunciation/səˈmɛtɹɪk/
3 syllables, sym-MET-ric · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say symmetric slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sym, met, ric. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with symmetric

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Questions

How many syllables are in symmetric?
Symmetric has three syllables.
How do you divide symmetric into syllables?
Symmetric divides as sym-met-ric.
Which syllable is stressed in symmetric?
The second syllable (sym-MET-ric).

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