How do you divide characteristics into syllables?

Characteristics divides as char-ac-ter-is-tics.

Which syllable is stressed in characteristics?

The fourth syllable (char-ac-ter-IS-tics).

Syllables in characteristics

char·ac·ter·is·tics

Characteristics has five syllables. The stress falls on the fourth syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌkɛɹəktɚˈɪstɪks/ 5 syllables, char-ac-ter-IS-tics · da-da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Fourth syllable
Letters	15

To count it yourself, say characteristics slowly and listen for each vowel sound: char, ac, ter, is, tics. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in characteristics?: Characteristics has five syllables.
How do you divide characteristics into syllables?: Characteristics divides as char-ac-ter-is-tics.
Which syllable is stressed in characteristics?: The fourth syllable (char-ac-ter-IS-tics).