How many syllables in "ricochet"?

"ricochet" has 3 lettergrepen (ric - o - chet).

How to divide "ricochet"?

"ricochet" divides into 3 parts: ric · o · chet.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ric... o... chet) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"ricochet": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ric·o·chet

Hoofdklemtoon

RIC-o-chet(ric · o · chet)● ○ ○

Stress in "ricochet" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɪk.əˌʃeɪ⁄

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IPAˈrɪk.əˌʃeɪ

Lettergrepenric·o·chet

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