How many syllables in tenant?

Syllables in tenant

2

ten·ant

Tenant has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say tenant

Pronunciation/ˈtɛnənt/
2 syllables, TEN-ant · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say tenant slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ten, ant. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with tenant

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Questions

How many syllables are in tenant?
Tenant has two syllables.
How do you divide tenant into syllables?
Tenant divides as ten-ant.
Which syllable is stressed in tenant?
The first syllable (TEN-ant).

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