How many syllables in "pertained"?

"pertained" has 2 syllabes (per - tained).

How to divide "pertained"?

"pertained" divides into 2 parts: per · tained.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"pertained": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:per·tained

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per-TAINED(per · tained)○ ●

Stress in "pertained" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈteɪnd⁄

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