How many syllables in "bactrian"?

"bactrian" has 3 lettergrepen (bac - tri - an).

How to divide "bactrian"?

"bactrian" divides into 3 parts: bac · tri · an.

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

Say each syllable slowly (bac... tri... an) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"bactrian": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bac·tri·an

Hoofdklemtoon

BAC-tri-an(bac · tri · an)● ○ ○

Stress in "bactrian" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæktɹɪən⁄

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IPAˈbæktɹɪən

Lettergrepenbac·tri·an

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