How many syllables in pertains?

Syllables in pertains

2

per·tains

Pertains has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say pertains

Pronunciation/pɚˈteɪnz/
2 syllables, per-TAINS · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say pertains slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, tains. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in pertains?
Pertains has two syllables.
How do you divide pertains into syllables?
Pertains divides as per-tains.
Which syllable is stressed in pertains?
The second syllable (per-TAINS).

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