How many syllables in softened?
Syllables in softened
2
soft·ened
Softened has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say softened
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɔfənd/ 2 syllables, SOFT-ened · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say softened slowly and listen for each vowel sound: soft, ened. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with softened
- cautioned
- often
- coffin
- orphaned
- auctioned
- broadened
- proportioned
- optioned
- apportioned
- motioned
- offered
- opened
- caution
- precautions
- shortened
- reopened
Questions
- How many syllables are in softened?
- Softened has two syllables.
- How do you divide softened into syllables?
- Softened divides as soft-ened.
- Which syllable is stressed in softened?
- The first syllable (SOFT-ened).