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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable half
  • 6 letters
Syllables
be-half: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-HALF.
Pronunciation
/bɪˈhæf/ 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-half.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide behalf into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in behalf?

Behalf has 2 syllables (be-half).

Which syllable is stressed in behalf?

The stressed syllable in behalf is half. The 2nd syllable is stressed: be-HALF.

How do you pronounce behalf?

/bɪˈhæf/ in American English.