How many syllables in "beacon"?

"beacon" has 2 syllabes (bea - con).

How to divide "beacon"?

"beacon" divides into 2 parts: bea · con.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"beacon": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:bea·con

Accent principal

BEA-con(bea · con)● ○

Stress in "beacon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbiːkən⁄

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IPAˈbiːkən

Syllabesbea·con

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