To pronounce "deafened", say DEAF-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"deafened" has 3 syllables: deaf-en-ed. It rhymes with effund, if that helps it stick.
verb
“to deafen a wall or a floor”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deafened" has 3 syllables: deaf · en · ed.
Deafened: To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
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