How many syllables in theoretically?

Syllables in theoretically

6 or 5

the·o·ret·i·cal·ly

Theoretically has six syllables, or five when said quickly. The stress falls on the third syllable.

How to say theoretically

Said as /ˌθiɚˈɛtɪkəli/6 syllables, the-o-RET-i-cal-ly · da-da-DUM-da-da-da
Said as /ˌθiɚˈɛtɪkli/5 syllables · da-da-DUM-da-da
StressThird syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say theoretically slowly and listen for each vowel sound: the, o, ret, i, cal, ly. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in theoretically?
Theoretically has six syllables, or five when said quickly.
How do you divide theoretically into syllables?
Theoretically divides as the-o-ret-i-cal-ly.
Which syllable is stressed in theoretically?
The third syllable (the-o-RET-i-cal-ly).

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