How many syllables in "bequests"?

"bequests" has 2 syllabes (be - quests).

How to divide "bequests"?

"bequests" divides into 2 parts: be · quests.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"bequests": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:be·quests

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be-QUESTS(be · quests)○ ●

Stress in "bequests" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈkwɛsts⁄

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IPAbɪˈkwɛsts

Syllabesbe·quests

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