retainment

The # of syllables in retainment can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/retainment .

How many syllables in retainment?

3 syllables

Divide retainment into syllables: re-tain-ment
Stressed syllable in retainment: re-tain-ment
How to say retainment:

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