How many syllables in "retention"?

"retention" has 3 음절 (re - ten - tion).

How to divide "retention"?

"retention" divides into 3 parts: re · ten · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (re... ten... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

3 음절

"retention": 3 음절.

음절:re·ten·tion

제1강세

re-TEN-tion(re · ten · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "retention" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈtɛnʃən⁄

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자동 재생

IPArɪˈtɛnʃən

음절re·ten·tion

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키보드 단축키: ← 이전, → 다음, R 다시 재생 • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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