How many syllables in "recurrent"?

"recurrent" has 3 lettergrepen (re - cur - rent).

How to divide "recurrent"?

"recurrent" divides into 3 parts: re · cur · rent.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"recurrent": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·cur·rent

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re-CUR-rent(re · cur · rent)○ ● ○

Stress in "recurrent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈkɜːr.ənt⁄

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IPArɪˈkɜːr.ənt

Lettergrepenre·cur·rent

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