How many syllables in "parents"?

"parents" has 2 sílabas (par - ents).

How to divide "parents"?

"parents" divides into 2 parts: par · ents.

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

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2 Sílabas

"parents": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:par·ents

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PAR-ents(par · ents)● ○

Stress in "parents" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛərənts⁄

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and programming, and being able to do it in such a way that his parents, in that context, in that environment in Seattle, allowed for him to grow in a way that, again, arguably, allowed for him to grow in a way that, again, arguably,

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