How many syllables in "befoul"?

"befoul" has 2 lettergrepen (be - foul).

How to divide "befoul"?

"befoul" divides into 2 parts: be · foul.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"befoul": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:be·foul

Hoofdklemtoon

be-FOUL(be · foul)○ ●

Stress in "befoul" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈfaʊl⁄

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IPAbɪˈfaʊl

Lettergrepenbe·foul

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