How many syllables in "prootan"?

"prootan" has 2 lettergrepen (proo - tan).

How to divide "prootan"?

"prootan" divides into 2 parts: proo · tan.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"prootan": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:proo·tan

Hoofdklemtoon

PROO-tan(proo · tan)● ○

Stress in "prootan" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpruː.tən⁄

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