How many syllables in "deafen"?

"deafen" has 2 lettergrepen (deaf - en).

How to divide "deafen"?

"deafen" divides into 2 parts: deaf · en.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"deafen": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:deaf·en

Hoofdklemtoon

DEAF-en(deaf · en)● ○

Stress in "deafen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛf.ən⁄

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IPAˈdɛf.ən

Lettergrependeaf·en

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