How many syllables in "leftenant"?

"leftenant" has 3 ارکان (lef - te - nant).

How to divide "leftenant"?

"leftenant" divides into 3 parts: lef · te · nant.

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

Say each syllable slowly (lef... te... nant) and listen on SayItVid.

ارکان گائیڈ

3 ارکان

"leftenant": 3 ارکان.

ارکان:lef·te·nant

بنیادی دباؤ

lef-TE-nant(lef · te · nant)○ ● ○

Stress in "leftenant" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄lɛfˈtɛn.ənt⁄

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IPAlɛfˈtɛn.ənt

ہجےlef·te·nant

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