How many syllables in "prevent"?

"prevent" has 2 sílabas (pre - vent).

How to divide "prevent"?

"prevent" divides into 2 parts: pre · vent.

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

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2 Sílabas

"prevent": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pre·vent

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pre-VENT(pre · vent)○ ●

Stress in "prevent" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈvɛnt⁄

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Sílabaspre·vent

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infection, you probably also prevent severe disease. And so then what do you do, you use the vaccine for focus protection of vulnerable people. And so then what do you do,

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