How many syllables in "lessened"?

"lessened" has 2 音節 (less - ened).

How to divide "lessened"?

"lessened" divides into 2 parts: less · ened.

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

Say each syllable slowly (less... ened) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 音節

"lessened": 2 音節.

音節:less·ened

第1強勢

LESS-ened(less · ened)● ○

Stress in "lessened" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛs.ənd⁄

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IPAˈlɛs.ənd

音節less·ened

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