How many syllables in "detente"?

"detente" has 2 silben (de - tente).

How to divide "detente"?

"detente" divides into 2 parts: de · tente.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Silben-Leitfaden

2 Silben

"detente": 2 silben.

Silben:de·tente

Hauptbetonung

de-TENTE(de · tente)○ ●

Stress in "detente" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄deɪˈtɑːnt⁄

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Silbende·tente

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1:11

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How many syllables in "detente"?: "detente" has 2 silben (de - tente).
How to divide "detente"?: "detente" divides into 2 parts: de · tente.
Where is the stress in "detente"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "detente"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... tente) and listen on SayItVid.