How many syllables in "record"?

"record" has 2 lettergrepen (rec - ord).

Why does "record" shift stress?

"record" is a heteronym: noun stresses REC-ord, verb stresses re-CORD.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"record": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rec·ord

Heteronym: stress shifts by part of speech

Hoofdklemtoon

REC-ord(rec · ord)● ○

Stress in "record" falls on 1st syllable (noun).

IPA:⁄ˈrɛk.ərd⁄

Zelfstandig naamwoord: An account kept in writing, audio, or other permanent form.

“She set a new world record in the 100-meter race.”

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈrɛkərd

Lettergrepenrec·ord

Hoor in contextUS

27:25

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How many syllables in "record"?: "record" has 2 lettergrepen (rec - ord).
Why does "record" shift stress?: "record" is a heteronym: noun stresses REC-ord, verb stresses re-CORD.
Where is the stress in "record"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "record"?: Say each syllable slowly (rec... ord) and listen on SayItVid.