How many syllables in "hector"?

"hector" has 2 sílabas (hec - tor).

How to divide "hector"?

"hector" divides into 2 parts: hec · tor.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (hec... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"hector": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:hec·tor

Acento principal

HEC-tor(hec · tor)● ○

Stress in "hector" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɛktər⁄

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IPAˈhɛktər

Sílabashec·tor

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How many syllables in "hector"?: "hector" has 2 sílabas (hec - tor).
How to divide "hector"?: "hector" divides into 2 parts: hec · tor.
Where is the stress in "hector"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "hector"?: Say each syllable slowly (hec... tor) and listen on SayItVid.