How many syllables in "pretence"?

"pretence" has 2 音节 (pre - tence).

How to divide "pretence"?

"pretence" divides into 2 parts: pre · tence.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... tence) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音节

"pretence": 2 音节.

音节:pre·tence

主重音

PRE-tence(pre · tence)● ○

Stress in "pretence" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɹiːtɛns⁄

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音节pre·tence

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