How Many Syllables in Retaken?

How many syllables in Retaken?

Retaken has 3 syllables: re-tak-en.

re-tak-en
Syllable breakdown:
re tak en
3 syllables โ€ข Primary stress on 2nd syllable

Breaking Down Retaken into Syllables?

re-tak-en

The word Retaken has 3 syllables: re-tak-en.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Retaken

Taken again or back.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Retaken' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Retaken'?

The word 'Retaken' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as re-tak-en.

How do you divide 'Retaken' into syllables?

The word 'Retaken' can be broken down into 3 syllables:re, tak, en. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Retaken'?

'Retaken' is pronounced as re-tak-en, with primary stress on the 2nd syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Retaken divide into syllables

The word 'retaken' has three syllables. The first syllable 're' has a vowel 'e', the second syllable 'ta' has a vowel 'a', and the third syllable 'ken' has a vowel 'e'. The other letters in the word are consonants.

Part of Speech - Retaken

Verb

He retaken the test to improve his grade.

Sentences with Retaken

  • I retaken my toy from my little brother.
  • The thief was retaken by the police.
  • The teacher allowed the student to retaken the test.
  • The soldier retaken his position on the front line.

Quotes with Retaken

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Number of characters in Retaken

7 ( r, e, t, a, k, e, n )

Unique letters in Retaken

6 ( r, e, t, a, k, n )

Retaken Backwards

nekater

How to Pronounce Retaken

IPA (International): ri:หˆteษชkสŒn

ARA (American): riหˆtekสŒn

EPA (English): ri:หˆteษชkสŒn

RIY-TEY-KAH-N