How many syllables in "detractor"?

"detractor" has 3 lettergrepen (de - trac - tor).

How to divide "detractor"?

"detractor" divides into 3 parts: de · trac · tor.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"detractor": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·trac·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

de-TRAC-tor(de · trac · tor)○ ● ○

Stress in "detractor" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈtræktər⁄

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