How many syllables in "retrogene"?

"retrogene" has 3 lettergrepen (re - tro - gene).

How to divide "retrogene"?

"retrogene" divides into 3 parts: re · tro · gene.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"retrogene": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·tro·gene

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RE-tro-gene(re · tro · gene)● ○ ○

Stress in "retrogene" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenre·tro·gene

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