How many syllables in taken?

Syllables in taken

2

tak·en

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

How to say taken

Pronunciation/ˈteɪkən/
2 syllables, TAK-en · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

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

Words that rhyme with taken

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Questions

How many syllables are in taken?
Taken has two syllables.
How do you divide taken into syllables?
Taken divides as tak-en.
Which syllable is stressed in taken?
The first syllable (TAK-en).

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