How many syllables in "retainer"?

"retainer" has 3 sílabas (re - tain - er).

How to divide "retainer"?

"retainer" divides into 3 parts: re · tain · er.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... tain... er) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"retainer": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:re·tain·er

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re-TAIN-er(re · tain · er)○ ● ○

Stress in "retainer" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈteɪ.nər⁄

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How many syllables in "retainer"?: "retainer" has 3 sílabas (re - tain - er).
How to divide "retainer"?: "retainer" divides into 3 parts: re · tain · er.
Where is the stress in "retainer"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "retainer"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... tain... er) and listen on SayItVid.