How many syllables in "retort"?

"retort" has 2 هجاها (re - tort).

How to divide "retort"?

"retort" divides into 2 parts: re · tort.

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

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

راهنمای هجاها

2 هجاها

"retort": 2 هجاها.

هجاها:re·tort

تکیه اصلی

re-TORT(re · tort)○ ●

Stress in "retort" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtɔːrt⁄

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پخش خودکار

IPArɪˈtɔːrt

هجاهاre·tort

شنیدن در متنUS

2:04

I stood there. I wanted to retort back with something clever, but I didn't have the words for it. clever, but I didn't have the words for

کلیدهای میانبر: ← قبلی، → بعدی، R تکرار • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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