How many syllables in "pretended"?

"pretended" has 3 音節 (pre - tend - ed).

How to divide "pretended"?

"pretended" divides into 3 parts: pre · tend · ed.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... tend... ed) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"pretended": 3 音節.

音節:pre·tend·ed

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pre-TEND-ed(pre · tend · ed)○ ● ○

Stress in "pretended" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈtɛndɪd⁄

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IPAprɪˈtɛndɪd

音節pre·tend·ed

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How many syllables in "pretended"?: "pretended" has 3 音節 (pre - tend - ed).
How to divide "pretended"?: "pretended" divides into 3 parts: pre · tend · ed.
Where is the stress in "pretended"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pretended"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... tend... ed) and listen on SayItVid.