How many syllables in "harken"?

"harken" has 2 lettergrepen (har - ken).

How to divide "harken"?

"harken" divides into 2 parts: har · ken.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"harken": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:har·ken

Hoofdklemtoon

HAR-ken(har · ken)● ○

Stress in "harken" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɑːrkən⁄

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IPAˈhɑːrkən

Lettergrepenhar·ken

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