How do you divide theoretical into syllables?

Theoretical divides as the-o-ret-i-cal.

Which syllable is stressed in theoretical?

The third syllable (the-o-RET-i-cal).

Syllables in theoretical

the·o·ret·i·cal

Theoretical has five syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌθiɚˈɛtɪkəl/ 5 syllables, the-o-RET-i-cal · da-da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	11

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

How many syllables are in theoretical?: Theoretical has five syllables.
How do you divide theoretical into syllables?: Theoretical divides as the-o-ret-i-cal.
Which syllable is stressed in theoretical?: The third syllable (the-o-RET-i-cal).