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