How many syllables in "listens"?

"listens" has 2 lettergrepen (lis - tens).

How to divide "listens"?

"listens" divides into 2 parts: lis · tens.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"listens": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lis·tens

Hoofdklemtoon

LIS-tens(lis · tens)● ○

Stress in "listens" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪs.ənz⁄

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IPAˈlɪs.ənz

Lettergrepenlis·tens

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