How many syllables in "becomes"?

"becomes" has 2 sílabas (be - comes).

How to divide "becomes"?

"becomes" divides into 2 parts: be · comes.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Sílabas

"becomes": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:be·comes

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be-COMES(be · comes)○ ●

Stress in "becomes" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈkʌmz⁄

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Sílabasbe·comes

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How many syllables in "becomes"?: "becomes" has 2 sílabas (be - comes).
How to divide "becomes"?: "becomes" divides into 2 parts: be · comes.
Where is the stress in "becomes"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "becomes"?: Say each syllable slowly (be... comes) and listen on SayItVid.