How many syllables in "pretenses"?

"pretenses" has 3 音節 (pre - ten - ses).

How to divide "pretenses"?

"pretenses" divides into 3 parts: pre · ten · ses.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... ten... ses) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"pretenses": 3 音節.

音節:pre·ten·ses

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pre-TEN-ses(pre · ten · ses)○ ● ○

Stress in "pretenses" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈtɛnsɪz⁄

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IPAprɪˈtɛnsɪz

音節pre·ten·ses

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