How many syllables in "tender"?

"tender" has 2 lettergrepen (ten - der).

How to divide "tender"?

"tender" divides into 2 parts: ten · der.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"tender": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ten·der

Hoofdklemtoon

TEN-der(ten · der)● ○

Stress in "tender" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛndər⁄

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IPAˈtɛndər

Lettergrepenten·der

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