How many syllables in "retarded"?

"retarded" has 3 syllabes (re - tar - ded).

How to divide "retarded"?

"retarded" divides into 3 parts: re · tar · ded.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"retarded": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:re·tar·ded

Accent principal

re-TAR-ded(re · tar · ded)○ ● ○

Stress in "retarded" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtɑːrdɪd⁄

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IPArɪˈtɑːrdɪd

Syllabesre·tar·ded

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a kind of an air of idiocy on their faces as if they were also retarded. Next. This one, I think, is the most famous one and do you remember the name of this one? Next.

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