How many syllables in listen?
Syllables in listen
2
lis·ten
Listen has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say listen
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɪsən/ 2 syllables, LIS-ten · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say listen slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lis, ten. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with listen
- christen
- glisten
Questions
- How many syllables are in listen?
- Listen has two syllables.
- How do you divide listen into syllables?
- Listen divides as lis-ten.
- Which syllable is stressed in listen?
- The first syllable (LIS-ten).