How many syllables in "pretends"?

"pretends" has 2 syllabes (pre - tends).

How to divide "pretends"?

"pretends" divides into 2 parts: pre · tends.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"pretends": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pre·tends

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pre-TENDS(pre · tends)○ ●

Stress in "pretends" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈtɛndz⁄

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IPAprɪˈtɛndz

Syllabespre·tends

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