How many syllables in "lectern"?

"lectern" has 2 sillabe (lec - tern).

How to divide "lectern"?

"lectern" divides into 2 parts: lec · tern.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lec... tern) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"lectern": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:lec·tern

Accento primario

LEC-tern(lec · tern)● ○

Stress in "lectern" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛktərn⁄

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1/10

Riproduzione automatica

IPAˈlɛktərn

Sillabelec·tern

Ascolta nel contestoUS

5:22

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