How many syllables in "bedeviled"?

"bedeviled" has 3 lettergrepen (be - dev - iled).

How to divide "bedeviled"?

"bedeviled" divides into 3 parts: be · dev · iled.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"bedeviled": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:be·dev·iled

Hoofdklemtoon

be-DEV-iled(be · dev · iled)○ ● ○

Stress in "bedeviled" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈdɛv.əld⁄

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IPAbɪˈdɛv.əld

Lettergrepenbe·dev·iled

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How many syllables in "bedeviled"?: "bedeviled" has 3 lettergrepen (be - dev - iled).
How to divide "bedeviled"?: "bedeviled" divides into 3 parts: be · dev · iled.
Where is the stress in "bedeviled"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "bedeviled"?: Say each syllable slowly (be... dev... iled) and listen on SayItVid.