How many syllables in "sunken"?

"sunken" has 2 lettergrepen (sunk - en).

How to divide "sunken"?

"sunken" divides into 2 parts: sunk · en.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"sunken": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sunk·en

Hoofdklemtoon

SUNK-en(sunk · en)● ○

Stress in "sunken" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsʌŋ.kən⁄

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