How many syllables in "slackens"?

"slackens" has 2 lettergrepen (slack - ens).

How to divide "slackens"?

"slackens" divides into 2 parts: slack · ens.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"slackens": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:slack·ens

Hoofdklemtoon

SLACK-ens(slack · ens)● ○

Stress in "slackens" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈslæk.ənz⁄

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IPAˈslæk.ənz

Lettergrepenslack·ens

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