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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable gin
  • 5 letters
Syllables
be-gin: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-GIN.
Pronunciation
/bɪˈɡɪn/ 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-gin.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide begin into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in begin?

Begin has 2 syllables (be-gin).

Which syllable is stressed in begin?

The stressed syllable in begin is gin. The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-GIN.

How do you pronounce begin?

/bɪˈɡɪn/ in American English.