How Many Syllables In Pretend?
2syllables
Pretend has 2 syllables, pre-tend. It is a disyllabic word.
pretend
/prɪˈtend/ UK /prɪˈtend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tend.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.tend/
Division By Letters
pre-tend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pretend
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Pretend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pretend?
Pretend has 2 syllables, pre-tend. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈtend/.
Which syllable is stressed in pretend?
The second syllable, tend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pretend?
Pretend has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pretend into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.tend. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-tend.