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best

Syllables: best has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable: One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation: /bɛst/ in American English.
Stress position: A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with best

How do you divide best into syllables?

best divides as best. best has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in best?

Best has 1 syllable (best).

Which syllable is stressed in best?

The stressed syllable in best is best. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce best?

/bɛst/ in American English.