How many syllables in sympathetic?
Syllables in sympathetic
4
sym·pa·thet·ic
Sympathetic has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say sympathetic
| Pronunciation | /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ 4 syllables, sym-pa-THET-ic · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say sympathetic slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sym, pa, thet, ic. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with sympathetic
- genetic
- magnetic
- athletic
- pathetic
- aesthetic
- synthetic
- cosmetic
- energetic
- poetic
- electromagnetic
- diabetic
- kinetic
- arithmetic
- prosthetic
- prophetic
- anesthetic
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Questions
- How many syllables are in sympathetic?
- Sympathetic has four syllables.
- How do you divide sympathetic into syllables?
- Sympathetic divides as sym-pa-thet-ic.
- Which syllable is stressed in sympathetic?
- The third syllable (sym-pa-THET-ic).