How do you divide pretending into syllables?

Pretending divides as pre-tend-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in pretending?

The second syllable (pre-TEND-ing).

Syllables in pretending

pre·tend·ing

Pretending has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/pɹiˈtɛndɪŋ/ 3 syllables, pre-TEND-ing · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in pretending?: Pretending has three syllables.
How do you divide pretending into syllables?: Pretending divides as pre-tend-ing.
Which syllable is stressed in pretending?: The second syllable (pre-TEND-ing).