How many syllables in "subtract"?

"subtract" has 2 lettergrepen (sub - tract).

How to divide "subtract"?

"subtract" divides into 2 parts: sub · tract.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"subtract": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sub·tract

Hoofdklemtoon

sub-TRACT(sub · tract)○ ●

Stress in "subtract" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄səbˈtrækt⁄

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IPAsəbˈtrækt

Lettergrepensub·tract

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