How many syllables in "retrograde"?

"retrograde" has 3 sílabas (ret - ro - grade).

How to divide "retrograde"?

"retrograde" divides into 3 parts: ret · ro · grade.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ret... ro... grade) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"retrograde": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ret·ro·grade

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RET-ro-grade(ret · ro · grade)● ○ ○

Stress in "retrograde" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛtrəˌɡreɪd⁄

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