How many syllables in "jiken"?

"jiken" has 2 lettergrepen (ji - ken).

How to divide "jiken"?

"jiken" divides into 2 parts: ji · ken.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"jiken": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ji·ken

Hoofdklemtoon

JI-ken(ji · ken)● ○

Stress in "jiken" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdʒiː.kɛn⁄

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IPAˈdʒiː.kɛn

Lettergrepenji·ken

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