How many syllables in detained?
Syllables in detained
2
de·tained
Detained has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say detained
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈteɪnd/ 2 syllables, de-TAINED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say detained slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, tained. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with detained
- remained
- explained
- trained
- gained
- obtained
- contained
- maintained
- sustained
- retained
- complained
- stained
- drained
- entertained
- attained
- strained
- regained
Questions
- How many syllables are in detained?
- Detained has two syllables.
- How do you divide detained into syllables?
- Detained divides as de-tained.
- Which syllable is stressed in detained?
- The second syllable (de-TAINED).