How many syllables in "benighted"?

"benighted" has 3 syllabes (be - ni - ghted).

How to divide "benighted"?

"benighted" divides into 3 parts: be · ni · ghted.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"benighted": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:be·ni·ghted

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be-NI-ghted(be · ni · ghted)○ ● ○

Stress in "benighted" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈnaɪtɪd⁄

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How many syllables in "benighted"?: "benighted" has 3 syllabes (be - ni - ghted).
How to divide "benighted"?: "benighted" divides into 3 parts: be · ni · ghted.
Where is the stress in "benighted"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "benighted"?: Say each syllable slowly (be... ni... ghted) and listen on SayItVid.