How many syllables in "misbegotten"?

"misbegotten" has 4 lettergrepen (mis - be - got - ten).

How to divide "misbegotten"?

"misbegotten" divides into 4 parts: mis · be · got · ten.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mis... be... got... ten) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"misbegotten": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·be·got·ten

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mis-be-GOT-ten(mis · be · got · ten)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "misbegotten" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɒtən⁄

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IPAˌmɪsbɪˈɡɒtən

Lettergrepenmis·be·got·ten

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How many syllables in "misbegotten"?: "misbegotten" has 4 lettergrepen (mis - be - got - ten).
How to divide "misbegotten"?: "misbegotten" divides into 4 parts: mis · be · got · ten.
Where is the stress in "misbegotten"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "misbegotten"?: Say each syllable slowly (mis... be... got... ten) and listen on SayItVid.