How many syllables in "record"?

"record" has 2 음절 (rec - ord).

Why does "record" shift stress?

"record" is a heteronym: noun stresses REC-ord, verb stresses re-CORD.

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

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음절 가이드

2 음절

"record": 2 음절.

음절:rec·ord

Heteronym: stress shifts by part of speech

제1강세

REC-ord(rec · ord)● ○

Stress in "record" falls on 1st syllable (noun).

IPA:⁄ˈrɛk.ərd⁄

명사: An account kept in writing, audio, or other permanent form.

“She set a new world record in the 100-meter race.”

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자동 재생

IPAˈrɛkərd

음절rec·ord

문맥 속에서 듣기US

27:25

키보드 단축키: ← 이전, → 다음, R 다시 재생 • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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How many syllables in "record"?: "record" has 2 음절 (rec - ord).
Why does "record" shift stress?: "record" is a heteronym: noun stresses REC-ord, verb stresses re-CORD.
Where is the stress in "record"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "record"?: Say each syllable slowly (rec... ord) and listen on SayItVid.