How many syllables in "tenets"?

"tenets" has 2 lettergrepen (ten - ets).

How to divide "tenets"?

"tenets" divides into 2 parts: ten · ets.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"tenets": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ten·ets

Hoofdklemtoon

TEN-ets(ten · ets)● ○

Stress in "tenets" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛn.ɪts⁄

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IPAˈtɛn.ɪts

Lettergrepenten·ets

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