How many syllables in tennis?

There are 2 syllables in the word tennis.

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Divide tennis into syllables:

ten · nis

How to pronounce tennis:

Definition of tennis:

tennis (noun):: a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court.; an indoor or outdoor game that is played with rackets and a light elastic ball by two players or pairs of players on a level court (as of clay or grass) divided by a low net

Synonyms for tennis:

return advantage

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