How many syllables in "beholden"?

"beholden" has 3 lettergrepen (be - hold - en).

How to divide "beholden"?

"beholden" divides into 3 parts: be · hold · en.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"beholden": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:be·hold·en

Hoofdklemtoon

be-HOLD-en(be · hold · en)○ ● ○

Stress in "beholden" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈhoʊldən⁄

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IPAbɪˈhoʊldən

Lettergrepenbe·hold·en

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