How many syllables in "dennis"?

"dennis" has 2 syllabes (den - nis).

How to divide "dennis"?

"dennis" divides into 2 parts: den · nis.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"dennis": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:den·nis

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DEN-nis(den · nis)● ○

Stress in "dennis" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛnɪs⁄

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IPAˈdɛnɪs

Syllabesden·nis

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Can you tell us about this? DENNIS E. TAYLOR: Well, I called it Time A Line, which is really bogus, but I needed a name. Time A Line, which is really bogus, but I needed a name.

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