How many syllables in "befriend"?

"befriend" has 2 음절 (be - friend).

How to divide "befriend"?

"befriend" divides into 2 parts: be · friend.

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

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

음절 가이드

2 음절

"befriend": 2 음절.

음절:be·friend

제1강세

be-FRIEND(be · friend)○ ●

Stress in "befriend" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈfrɛnd⁄

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IPAbɪˈfrɛnd

음절be·friend

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