How many syllables in "detain"?

"detain" has 2 heceler (de - tain).

How to divide "detain"?

"detain" divides into 2 parts: de · tain.

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

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Hece Rehberi

2 Heceler

"detain": 2 heceler.

Heceler:de·tain

Birincil Vurgu

de-TAIN(de · tain)○ ●

Stress in "detain" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈteɪn⁄

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Otomatik Oynat

IPAdɪˈteɪn

Hecelerde·tain

Bağlam içinde dinleUS

4:10

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