How many syllables in retract?
Syllables in retract
2
re·tract
Retract has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say retract
| Pronunciation | /ɹiˈtɹækt/ 2 syllables, re-TRACT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say retract slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, tract. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with retract
- fact
- act
- contact
- contract
- impact
- attacked
- exact
- packed
- backed
- attract
- react
- abstract
- compact
- interact
- extract
- cracked
Questions
- How many syllables are in retract?
- Retract has two syllables.
- How do you divide retract into syllables?
- Retract divides as re-tract.
- Which syllable is stressed in retract?
- The second syllable (re-TRACT).