How many syllables in spectrum?

Syllables in spectrum

2

spec·trum

Spectrum has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say spectrum

Pronunciation/ˈspɛktɹəm/
2 syllables, SPEC-trum · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say spectrum slowly and listen for each vowel sound: spec, trum. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in spectrum?
Spectrum has two syllables.
How do you divide spectrum into syllables?
Spectrum divides as spec-trum.
Which syllable is stressed in spectrum?
The first syllable (SPEC-trum).

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