How many syllables in "refractory"?

"refractory" has 4 syllabes (re - frac - to - ry).

How to divide "refractory"?

"refractory" divides into 4 parts: re · frac · to · ry.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... frac... to... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"refractory": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:re·frac·to·ry

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re-FRAC-to-ry(re · frac · to · ry)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "refractory" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈfræktəri⁄

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