How many syllables in "detente"?

"detente" has 2 sylaby (de - tente).

How to divide "detente"?

"detente" divides into 2 parts: de · tente.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... tente) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sylaby

"detente": 2 sylaby.

Sylaby:de·tente

Główny akcent

de-TENTE(de · tente)○ ●

Stress in "detente" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄deɪˈtɑːnt⁄

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IPAdeɪˈtɑːnt

Sylabyde·tente

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