How many syllables in "preceptor"?

"preceptor" has 3 lettergrepen (pre - cep - tor).

How to divide "preceptor"?

"preceptor" divides into 3 parts: pre · cep · tor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... cep... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"preceptor": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·cep·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

PRE-cep-tor(pre · cep · tor)● ○ ○

Stress in "preceptor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɹiˌsɛp.tɚ⁄

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IPAˈpɹiˌsɛp.tɚ

Lettergrepenpre·cep·tor

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