How many syllables in mistaken?

Syllables in mistaken

3

mis·tak·en

Mistaken has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say mistaken

Pronunciation/mɪˈsteɪkən/
3 syllables, mis-TAK-en · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say mistaken slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mis, tak, en. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mistaken?
Mistaken has three syllables.
How do you divide mistaken into syllables?
Mistaken divides as mis-tak-en.
Which syllable is stressed in mistaken?
The second syllable (mis-TAK-en).

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