How many syllables in "praetorian"?

"praetorian" has 4 syllabes (prae - to - ri - an).

How to divide "praetorian"?

"praetorian" divides into 4 parts: prae · to · ri · an.

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

Say each syllable slowly (prae... to... ri... an) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"praetorian": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:prae·to·ri·an

Accent principal

prae-TO-ri-an(prae · to · ri · an)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "praetorian" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄priːˈtɔːriən⁄

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IPApriːˈtɔːriən

Syllabesprae·to·ri·an

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How many syllables in "praetorian"?: "praetorian" has 4 syllabes (prae - to - ri - an).
How to divide "praetorian"?: "praetorian" divides into 4 parts: prae · to · ri · an.
Where is the stress in "praetorian"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "praetorian"?: Say each syllable slowly (prae... to... ri... an) and listen on SayItVid.