How many syllables in "hearken"?

"hearken" has 2 lettergrepen (hear - ken).

How to divide "hearken"?

"hearken" divides into 2 parts: hear · ken.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"hearken": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:hear·ken

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HEAR-ken(hear · ken)● ○

Stress in "hearken" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈhɑɹkən⁄

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IPAˈhɑɹkən

Lettergrepenhear·ken

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