How many syllables in pretended?
Syllables in pretended
3
pre·tend·ed
Pretended has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say pretended
| Pronunciation | /pɹiˈtɛndɪd/ 3 syllables, pre-TEND-ed · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say pretended slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, tend, ed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with pretended
- ended
- intended
- extended
- recommended
- attended
- suspended
- defended
- offended
- amended
- splendid
- tended
- descended
- blended
- depended
- apprehended
- ascended
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Questions
- How many syllables are in pretended?
- Pretended has three syllables.
- How do you divide pretended into syllables?
- Pretended divides as pre-tend-ed.
- Which syllable is stressed in pretended?
- The second syllable (pre-TEND-ed).