How to Pronounce Awaken

To pronounce "awaken", say AW-ak-en — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈweɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈweɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “awaken”

"awaken" has 3 syllables: aw-ak-en. It rhymes with forsaken and taken, if that helps it stick.

What does awaken mean?

verb

To become conscious after having slept.
To cause (somebody) to stop sleeping.

verb

To cause to become awake.
“She awakened him by ringing the bell.”
To stop sleeping; awake.
“Each morning he awakens with a smile on his face.”

Synonyms

awaken wake up bring round cry awake stir animate energize knock up uprouse

Antonyms

fall asleep put to sleep

Words that rhyme with awaken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forsaken taken waken overtaken undertaken mistaken bacon shaken kraken reawaken break-in macon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "awaken"?▾

"Awaken" has 3 syllables: aw · ak · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "awaken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "awaken" is /əˈweɪkən/.

What does "awaken" mean?▾

Awaken: To become conscious after having slept.

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