How many syllables in retrograde?

Syllables in retrograde

3

ret·ro·grade

Retrograde has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say retrograde

Pronunciation/ˈɹɛtɹəˌɡɹeɪd/
3 syllables, RET-ro-grade · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say retrograde slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ret, ro, grade. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with retrograde

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Questions

How many syllables are in retrograde?
Retrograde has three syllables.
How do you divide retrograde into syllables?
Retrograde divides as ret-ro-grade.
Which syllable is stressed in retrograde?
The first syllable (RET-ro-grade).

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