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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable turn
  • 6 letters
Syllables
re-turn: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-TURN.
Pronunciation
/rɪˈtɝn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as re-turn.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide return into syllables?

return divides as re-turn. re-turn: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in return?

Return has 2 syllables (re-turn).

Which syllable is stressed in return?

The stressed syllable in return is turn. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-TURN.

How do you pronounce return?

/rɪˈtɝn/ in American English.