To pronounce "deafens", say DEAF-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"deafens" has 2 syllables: deaf-ens. It rhymes with steffens and stephans, if that helps it stick.
verb
“to deafen a wall or a floor”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Deafens" has 2 syllables: deaf · ens.
Deafens: To make deaf, either temporarily or permanently.
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