How many syllables in "dentists"?

"dentists" has 2 syllabes (den - tists).

How to divide "dentists"?

"dentists" divides into 2 parts: den · tists.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"dentists": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:den·tists

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DEN-tists(den · tists)● ○

Stress in "dentists" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛntɪsts⁄

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