How many syllables in straighten?

Syllables in straighten

2

straight·en

Straighten has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say straighten

Pronunciation/ˈstɹeɪtən/
2 syllables, STRAIGHT-en · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in straighten?
Straighten has two syllables.
How do you divide straighten into syllables?
Straighten divides as straight-en.
Which syllable is stressed in straighten?
The first syllable (STRAIGHT-en).

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