How many syllables in "rectenna"?

"rectenna" has 3 lettergrepen (rec - ten - na).

How to divide "rectenna"?

"rectenna" divides into 3 parts: rec · ten · na.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"rectenna": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rec·ten·na

Hoofdklemtoon

rec-TEN-na(rec · ten · na)○ ● ○

Stress in "rectenna" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɹɛkˈtɛn.ə⁄

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IPAɹɛkˈtɛn.ə

Lettergrepenrec·ten·na

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