How many syllables in "befor"?

"befor" has 2 lettergrepen (be - for).

How to divide "befor"?

"befor" divides into 2 parts: be · for.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"befor": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:be·for

Hoofdklemtoon

BE-for(be · for)● ○

Stress in "befor" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenbe·for

Hoor in contextUS

4:25

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