How many syllables in "bewail"?

"bewail" has 2 syllabes (be - wail).

How to divide "bewail"?

"bewail" divides into 2 parts: be · wail.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"bewail": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:be·wail

Accent principal

be-WAIL(be · wail)○ ●

Stress in "bewail" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈweɪl⁄

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IPAbɪˈweɪl

Syllabesbe·wail

Écouter en contexteUS

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the newly born Christ. Who are they to us? We find it difficult to bewail their absence. But the nymphs in all of their sensuous beauty,

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