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explained

2 syllables
stressed syllable plained
9 letters

Syllables: ex-plained: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: ex-PLAINED.
Pronunciation: /ɪksˈpleɪnd/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break: At the end of a line you can break it as ex-plained.

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How do you divide explained into syllables?

explained divides as ex-plained. ex-plained: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in explained?

Explained has 2 syllables (ex-plained).

Which syllable is stressed in explained?

The stressed syllable in explained is plained. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ex-PLAINED.

How do you pronounce explained?

/ɪksˈpleɪnd/ in American English.