How many syllables in "besser"?

"besser" has 2 lettergrepen (bes - ser).

How to divide "besser"?

"besser" divides into 2 parts: bes · ser.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"besser": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:bes·ser

Hoofdklemtoon

BES-ser(bes · ser)● ○

Stress in "besser" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈbɛsər⁄

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IPAˈbɛsər

Lettergrepenbes·ser

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