How many syllables in prevent?

Syllables in prevent

2

pre·vent

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

How to say prevent

Said as /pɹɪˈvɛnt/2 syllables, pre-VENT · da-DUM
Said as /pɹiˈvɛnt/2 syllables, pre-VENT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say prevent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, vent. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with prevent

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Questions

How many syllables are in prevent?
Prevent has two syllables.
How do you divide prevent into syllables?
Prevent divides as pre-vent.
Which syllable is stressed in prevent?
The second syllable (pre-VENT).

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