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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable fore
  • 6 letters
Syllables
be-fore: 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-FORE.
Pronunciation
/bɪˈfɔr/ 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-fore.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide before into syllables?

before divides as be-fore. be-fore: 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 before?

Before has 2 syllables (be-fore).

Which syllable is stressed in before?

The stressed syllable in before is fore. The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-FORE.

How do you pronounce before?

/bɪˈfɔr/ in American English.