How many syllables in retain?
Syllables in retain
2
re·tain
Retain has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say retain
| Said as /ɹɪˈteɪn/ | 2 syllables, re-TAIN · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /ɹiˈteɪn/ | 2 syllables, re-TAIN · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say retain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, tain. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with retain
Questions
- How many syllables are in retain?
- Retain has two syllables.
- How do you divide retain into syllables?
- Retain divides as re-tain.
- Which syllable is stressed in retain?
- The second syllable (re-TAIN).