How many syllables in tighten?

Syllables in tighten

2

tight·en

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

How to say tighten

Pronunciation/ˈtaɪtən/
2 syllables, TIGHT-en · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with tighten

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Questions

How many syllables are in tighten?
Tighten has two syllables.
How do you divide tighten into syllables?
Tighten divides as tight-en.
Which syllable is stressed in tighten?
The first syllable (TIGHT-en).

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