How many syllables in "petain"?

"petain" has 2 lettergrepen (pe - tain).

How to divide "petain"?

"petain" divides into 2 parts: pe · tain.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"petain": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pe·tain

Hoofdklemtoon

pe-TAIN(pe · tain)○ ●

Stress in "petain" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄peɪˈtæn⁄

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IPApeɪˈtæn

Lettergrepenpe·tain

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