How many syllables in "besiege"?

"besiege" has 2 lettergrepen (be - siege).

How to divide "besiege"?

"besiege" divides into 2 parts: be · siege.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"besiege": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:be·siege

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be-SIEGE(be · siege)○ ●

Stress in "besiege" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄bɪˈsiːdʒ⁄

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IPAbɪˈsiːdʒ

Lettergrepenbe·siege

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