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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable come
  • 6 letters
Syllables
be-come: 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-COME.
Pronunciation
/bɪˈkʌm/ 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-come.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide become into syllables?

become divides as be-come. be-come: 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 become?

Become has 2 syllables (be-come).

Which syllable is stressed in become?

The stressed syllable in become is come. The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-COME.

How do you pronounce become?

/bɪˈkʌm/ in American English.