How many syllables in retreat?

Syllables in retreat

2

re·treat

Retreat has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say retreat

Pronunciation/ɹiˈtɹit/
2 syllables, re-TREAT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say retreat slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, treat. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with retreat

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Questions

How many syllables are in retreat?
Retreat has two syllables.
How do you divide retreat into syllables?
Retreat divides as re-treat.
Which syllable is stressed in retreat?
The second syllable (re-TREAT).

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