How many syllables in "depends"?

"depends" has 2 lettergrepen (de - pends).

How to divide "depends"?

"depends" divides into 2 parts: de · pends.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"depends": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·pends

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de-PENDS(de · pends)○ ●

Stress in "depends" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈpɛndz⁄

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IPAdɪˈpɛndz

Lettergrepende·pends

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So there was a time. Depends on where you were, where they skipped a bunch of days and it was suddenly later in the year. skipped a bunch of days and it was suddenly later in the year.

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