How many syllables in "befall"?

"befall" has 2 sílabas (be - fall).

How to divide "befall"?

"befall" divides into 2 parts: be · fall.

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

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2 Sílabas

"befall": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:be·fall

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be-FALL(be · fall)○ ●

Stress in "befall" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈfɔːl⁄

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boy could he use language. He would say things like, uh you know, "May a new harm befall you," or uh you know, you know, these crazy poetic King Lear-like curses, "May a dog rip your face off," you know. He was a real poet in his own way. Um so, he wasn't a you know, these crazy poetic King Lear-like curses, "May a dog rip your

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