How many syllables in "retained"?

"retained" has 2 lettergrepen (re - tained).

How to divide "retained"?

"retained" divides into 2 parts: re · tained.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"retained": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·tained

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re-TAINED(re · tained)○ ●

Stress in "retained" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈteɪnd⁄

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Lettergrepenre·tained

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