How many syllables in "rhetorical"?

"rhetorical" has 4 lettergrepen (rhe - tor - i - cal).

How to divide "rhetorical"?

"rhetorical" divides into 4 parts: rhe · tor · i · cal.

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

Say each syllable slowly (rhe... tor... i... cal) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"rhetorical": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:rhe·tor·i·cal

Hoofdklemtoon

rhe-TOR-i-cal(rhe · tor · i · cal)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "rhetorical" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl⁄

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IPArɪˈtɒr.ɪ.kəl

Lettergrepenrhe·tor·i·cal

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How many syllables in "rhetorical"?: "rhetorical" has 4 lettergrepen (rhe - tor - i - cal).
How to divide "rhetorical"?: "rhetorical" divides into 4 parts: rhe · tor · i · cal.
Where is the stress in "rhetorical"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "rhetorical"?: Say each syllable slowly (rhe... tor... i... cal) and listen on SayItVid.