How many syllables in basement?

Syllables in basement

2

base·ment

Basement has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say basement

Pronunciation/ˈbeɪsmənt/
2 syllables, BASE-ment · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say basement slowly and listen for each vowel sound: base, ment. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in basement?
Basement has two syllables.
How do you divide basement into syllables?
Basement divides as base-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in basement?
The first syllable (BASE-ment).

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