How many syllables in "tenable"?

"tenable" has 3 sílabas (ten - a - ble).

How to divide "tenable"?

"tenable" divides into 3 parts: ten · a · ble.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ten... a... ble) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"tenable": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ten·a·ble

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TEN-a-ble(ten · a · ble)● ○ ○

Stress in "tenable" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛnəbəl⁄

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How many syllables in "tenable"?: "tenable" has 3 sílabas (ten - a - ble).
How to divide "tenable"?: "tenable" divides into 3 parts: ten · a · ble.
Where is the stress in "tenable"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "tenable"?: Say each syllable slowly (ten... a... ble) and listen on SayItVid.