How many syllables in "plectrum"?

"plectrum" has 2 lettergrepen (plec - trum).

How to divide "plectrum"?

"plectrum" divides into 2 parts: plec · trum.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"plectrum": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:plec·trum

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PLEC-trum(plec · trum)● ○

Stress in "plectrum" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈplɛk.tɹəm⁄

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IPAˈplɛk.tɹəm

Lettergrepenplec·trum

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