How many syllables in detain?
Syllables in detain
2
de·tain
Detain has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say detain
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈteɪn/ 2 syllables, de-TAIN · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say detain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, tain. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with detain
Questions
- How many syllables are in detain?
- Detain has two syllables.
- How do you divide detain into syllables?
- Detain divides as de-tain.
- Which syllable is stressed in detain?
- The second syllable (de-TAIN).