How many syllables in retention?
Syllables in retention
3
re·ten·tion
Retention has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say retention
| Pronunciation | /ɹiˈtɛnʃən/ 3 syllables, re-TEN-tion · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say retention slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, ten, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with retention
- attention
- mention
- convention
- extension
- prevention
- intervention
- suspension
- pension
- tension
- invention
- dimension
- detention
- contention
- comprehension
- hypertension
- ascension
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Questions
- How many syllables are in retention?
- Retention has three syllables.
- How do you divide retention into syllables?
- Retention divides as re-ten-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in retention?
- The second syllable (re-TEN-tion).