How many syllables in "retort"?

"retort" has 2 âm tiết (re - tort).

How to divide "retort"?

"retort" divides into 2 parts: re · tort.

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

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Hướng dẫn âm tiết

2 Âm tiết

"retort": 2 âm tiết.

Âm tiết:re·tort

Trọng âm chính

re-TORT(re · tort)○ ●

Stress in "retort" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtɔːrt⁄

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IPArɪˈtɔːrt

Âm tiếtre·tort

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I stood there. I wanted to retort back with something clever, but I didn't have the words for it. clever, but I didn't have the words for

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