How many syllables in "pertain"?

"pertain" has 2 слоги (per - tain).

How to divide "pertain"?

"pertain" divides into 2 parts: per · tain.

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

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Слоговой гид

2 Слоги

"pertain": 2 слоги.

Слоги:per·tain

Основное ударение

per-TAIN(per · tain)○ ●

Stress in "pertain" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈteɪn⁄

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IPApərˈteɪn

Слогиper·tain

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