How many syllables in "sharpen"?

"sharpen" has 2 syllabes (sharp - en).

How to divide "sharpen"?

"sharpen" divides into 2 parts: sharp · en.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"sharpen": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:sharp·en

Accent principal

SHARP-en(sharp · en)● ○

Stress in "sharpen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈʃɑːr.pən⁄

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