How many syllables in "recalcitrant"?

"recalcitrant" has 4 lettergrepen (re - cal - ci - trant).

How to divide "recalcitrant"?

"recalcitrant" divides into 4 parts: re · cal · ci · trant.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... cal... ci... trant) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"recalcitrant": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·cal·ci·trant

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re-CAL-ci-trant(re · cal · ci · trant)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "recalcitrant" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈkælsɪtrənt⁄

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How many syllables in "recalcitrant"?: "recalcitrant" has 4 lettergrepen (re - cal - ci - trant).
How to divide "recalcitrant"?: "recalcitrant" divides into 4 parts: re · cal · ci · trant.
Where is the stress in "recalcitrant"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "recalcitrant"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... cal... ci... trant) and listen on SayItVid.