How many syllables in "athens"?

"athens" has 2 syllabes (ath - ens).

How to divide "athens"?

"athens" divides into 2 parts: ath · ens.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ath... ens) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"athens": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ath·ens

Accent principal

ATH-ens(ath · ens)● ○

Stress in "athens" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæθ.ənz⁄

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IPAˈæθ.ənz

Syllabesath·ens

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How many syllables in "athens"?: "athens" has 2 syllabes (ath - ens).
How to divide "athens"?: "athens" divides into 2 parts: ath · ens.
Where is the stress in "athens"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "athens"?: Say each syllable slowly (ath... ens) and listen on SayItVid.