How many syllables in "batten"?

"batten" has 2 lettergrepen (bat - ten).

How to divide "batten"?

"batten" divides into 2 parts: bat · ten.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"batten": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bat·ten

Hoofdklemtoon

BAT-ten(bat · ten)● ○

Stress in "batten" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbæt.ən⁄

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1/10

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IPAˈbæt.ən

Lettergrepenbat·ten

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2:16

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