How many syllables in "regret"?

"regret" has 2 lettergrepen (re - gret).

How to divide "regret"?

"regret" divides into 2 parts: re · gret.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"regret": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·gret

Hoofdklemtoon

re-GRET(re · gret)○ ●

Stress in "regret" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈɡrɛt⁄

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IPArɪˈɡrɛt

Lettergrepenre·gret

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