How many syllables in lighten?

Syllables in lighten

2

light·en

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

How to say lighten

Pronunciation/ˈlaɪtən/
2 syllables, LIGHT-en · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with lighten

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Questions

How many syllables are in lighten?
Lighten has two syllables.
How do you divide lighten into syllables?
Lighten divides as light-en.
Which syllable is stressed in lighten?
The first syllable (LIGHT-en).

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