How many syllables in "retrench"?

"retrench" has 2 syllabes (re - trench).

How to divide "retrench"?

"retrench" divides into 2 parts: re · trench.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"retrench": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:re·trench

Accent principal

re-TRENCH(re · trench)○ ●

Stress in "retrench" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtrɛntʃ⁄

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IPArɪˈtrɛntʃ

Syllabesre·trench

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