How many syllables in "pretend"?

"pretend" has 2 sílabas (pre - tend).

How to divide "pretend"?

"pretend" divides into 2 parts: pre · tend.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... tend) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"pretend": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pre·tend

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pre-TEND(pre · tend)○ ●

Stress in "pretend" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈtɛnd⁄

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IPAprɪˈtɛnd

Sílabaspre·tend

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