How many syllables in "besides"?

"besides" has 2 sílabas (be - sides).

How to divide "besides"?

"besides" divides into 2 parts: be · sides.

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

Say each syllable slowly (be... sides) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"besides": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:be·sides

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be-SIDES(be · sides)○ ●

Stress in "besides" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈsaɪdz⁄

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IPAbɪˈsaɪdz

Sílabasbe·sides

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