How many syllables in "prevents"?

"prevents" has 2 syllabes (pre - vents).

How to divide "prevents"?

"prevents" divides into 2 parts: pre · vents.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"prevents": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:pre·vents

Accent principal

pre-VENTS(pre · vents)○ ●

Stress in "prevents" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈvɛnts⁄

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IPAprɪˈvɛnts

Syllabespre·vents

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