How many syllables in "fasten"?

"fasten" has 2 lettergrepen (fas - ten).

How to divide "fasten"?

"fasten" divides into 2 parts: fas · ten.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"fasten": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:fas·ten

Hoofdklemtoon

FAS-ten(fas · ten)● ○

Stress in "fasten" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈfæs.ən⁄

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IPAˈfæs.ən

Lettergrepenfas·ten

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