How many syllables in "pretectal"?

"pretectal" has 3 lettergrepen (pre - tec - tal).

How to divide "pretectal"?

"pretectal" divides into 3 parts: pre · tec · tal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... tec... tal) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"pretectal": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·tec·tal

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PRE-tec-tal(pre · tec · tal)● ○ ○

Stress in "pretectal" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenpre·tec·tal

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