How many syllables in explains?
Syllables in explains
2
ex·plains
Explains has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say explains
| Pronunciation | /ɪksˈpleɪnz/ 2 syllables, ex-PLAINS · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say explains slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, plains. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with explains
- remains
- contains
- trains
- gains
- campaigns
- planes
- chains
- hurricane
- brains
- lanes
- maintains
- plains
- pains
- rains
- veins
- domains
Questions
- How many syllables are in explains?
- Explains has two syllables.
- How do you divide explains into syllables?
- Explains divides as ex-plains.
- Which syllable is stressed in explains?
- The second syllable (ex-PLAINS).