How many syllables in "besmirch"?

"besmirch" has 2 음절 (be - smirch).

How to divide "besmirch"?

"besmirch" divides into 2 parts: be · smirch.

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

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

음절 가이드

2 음절

"besmirch": 2 음절.

음절:be·smirch

제1강세

be-SMIRCH(be · smirch)○ ●

Stress in "besmirch" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ⁄

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자동 재생

IPAbɪˈsmɝːt͡ʃ

음절be·smirch

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