How many syllables in "lecture"?

"lecture" has 2 lettergrepen (lec - ture).

How to divide "lecture"?

"lecture" divides into 2 parts: lec · ture.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"lecture": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lec·ture

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LEC-ture(lec · ture)● ○

Stress in "lecture" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛk.tʃər⁄

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IPAˈlɛk.tʃər

Lettergrepenlec·ture

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How many syllables in "lecture"?: "lecture" has 2 lettergrepen (lec - ture).
How to divide "lecture"?: "lecture" divides into 2 parts: lec · ture.
Where is the stress in "lecture"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "lecture"?: Say each syllable slowly (lec... ture) and listen on SayItVid.