How many syllables in "retreating"?

"retreating" has 3 sílabas (re - treat - ing).

How to divide "retreating"?

"retreating" divides into 3 parts: re · treat · ing.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... treat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"retreating": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:re·treat·ing

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re-TREAT-ing(re · treat · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "retreating" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtriːtɪŋ⁄

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How many syllables in "retreating"?: "retreating" has 3 sílabas (re - treat - ing).
How to divide "retreating"?: "retreating" divides into 3 parts: re · treat · ing.
Where is the stress in "retreating"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "retreating"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... treat... ing) and listen on SayItVid.