How many syllables in "beckon"?

"beckon" has 2 lettergrepen (beck - on).

How to divide "beckon"?

"beckon" divides into 2 parts: beck · on.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"beckon": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:beck·on

Hoofdklemtoon

BECK-on(beck · on)● ○

Stress in "beckon" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛkən⁄

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IPAˈbɛkən

Lettergrepenbeck·on

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