How many syllables in "detract"?

"detract" has 2 syllabes (de - tract).

How to divide "detract"?

"detract" divides into 2 parts: de · tract.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"detract": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·tract

Accent principal

de-TRACT(de · tract)○ ●

Stress in "detract" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈtrækt⁄

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Syllabesde·tract

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