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began

Syllables: be-gan: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-GAN.
Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡæn/ 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-gan.

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How do you divide began into syllables?

began divides as be-gan. be-gan: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in began?

Began has 2 syllables (be-gan).

Which syllable is stressed in began?

The stressed syllable in began is gan. The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-GAN.

How do you pronounce began?

/bɪˈɡæn/ in American English.