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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable tak
  • 8 letters
Syllables
mis-tak-en: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: mis-TAK-en.
Pronunciation
/mɪsˈteɪkən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mis-taken.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide mistaken into syllables?

mistaken divides as mis-tak-en. mis-tak-en: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in mistaken?

Mistaken has 3 syllables (mis-tak-en).

Which syllable is stressed in mistaken?

The stressed syllable in mistaken is tak. The 2nd syllable is stressed: mis-TAK-en.

How do you pronounce mistaken?

/mɪsˈteɪkən/ in American English.