How many syllables in "tainted"?

"tainted" has 2 lettergrepen (tain - ted).

How to divide "tainted"?

"tainted" divides into 2 parts: tain · ted.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tainted": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:tain·ted

Hoofdklemtoon

TAIN-ted(tain · ted)● ○

Stress in "tainted" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈteɪn.tɪd⁄

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IPAˈteɪn.tɪd

Lettergrepentain·ted

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