How many syllables in tectonic?
Syllables in tectonic
3
tec·ton·ic
Tectonic has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say tectonic
| Pronunciation | /tɛkˈtɑnɪk/ 3 syllables, tec-TON-ic · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say tectonic slowly and listen for each vowel sound: tec, ton, ic. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with tectonic
- electronic
- chronic
- iconic
- sonic
- ironic
- tonic
- demonic
- harmonic
- embryonic
- ionic
- platonic
- philharmonic
- supersonic
- masonic
- ultrasonic
- symphonic
Questions
- How many syllables are in tectonic?
- Tectonic has three syllables.
- How do you divide tectonic into syllables?
- Tectonic divides as tec-ton-ic.
- Which syllable is stressed in tectonic?
- The second syllable (tec-TON-ic).