How many syllables in "lectern"?

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

How to divide "lectern"?

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

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"lectern": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lec·tern

Hoofdklemtoon

LEC-tern(lec · tern)● ○

Stress in "lectern" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛktərn⁄

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IPAˈlɛktərn

Lettergrepenlec·tern

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How many syllables in "lectern"?: "lectern" has 2 lettergrepen (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.