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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable when
  • 4 letters
Syllables
when has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/wɛn/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide when into syllables?

when divides as when. when has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in when?

When has 1 syllable (when).

Which syllable is stressed in when?

The stressed syllable in when is when. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce when?

/wɛn/ in American English.