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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cause
  • 7 letters
Syllables
be-cause: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-CAUSE.
Pronunciation
/bɪˈkɔz/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as be-cause.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide because into syllables?

because divides as be-cause. be-cause: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in because?

Because has 2 syllables (be-cause).

Which syllable is stressed in because?

The stressed syllable in because is cause. The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-CAUSE.

How do you pronounce because?

/bɪˈkɔz/ in American English.