How many syllables in "softened"?

"softened" has 2 lettergrepen (sof - tened).

How to divide "softened"?

"softened" divides into 2 parts: sof · tened.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"softened": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sof·tened

Hoofdklemtoon

SOF-tened(sof · tened)● ○

Stress in "softened" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɒftənd⁄

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IPAˈsɒftənd

Lettergrepensof·tened

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