How many syllables in "electra"?

"electra" has 3 lettergrepen (e - lec - tra).

How to divide "electra"?

"electra" divides into 3 parts: e · lec · tra.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"electra": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·lec·tra

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e-LEC-tra(e · lec · tra)○ ● ○

Stress in "electra" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlɛktrə⁄

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IPAɪˈlɛktrə

Lettergrepene·lec·tra

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