How many syllables in "spectral"?

"spectral" has 2 lettergrepen (spec - tral).

How to divide "spectral"?

"spectral" divides into 2 parts: spec · tral.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"spectral": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spec·tral

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SPEC-tral(spec · tral)● ○

Stress in "spectral" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɛk.trəl⁄

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IPAˈspɛk.trəl

Lettergrepenspec·tral

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