How many syllables in "aitken"?

"aitken" has 2 lettergrepen (ait - ken).

How to divide "aitken"?

"aitken" divides into 2 parts: ait · ken.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"aitken": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ait·ken

Hoofdklemtoon

AIT-ken(ait · ken)● ○

Stress in "aitken" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈeɪtkɪn⁄

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IPAˈeɪtkɪn

Lettergrepenait·ken

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