How many syllables in besides?
Syllables in besides
2
be·sides
Besides has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say besides
| Said as /bɪˈsaɪdz/ | 2 syllables, be-SIDES · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˌbiˈsaɪdz/ | 2 syllables, be-SIDES · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say besides slowly and listen for each vowel sound: be, sides. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with besides
- provides
- sides
- decides
- rides
- guides
- slides
- hides
- resides
- pesticides
- tides
- divides
- suicides
- brides
- strides
- coincides
- peptides
Questions
- How many syllables are in besides?
- Besides has two syllables.
- How do you divide besides into syllables?
- Besides divides as be-sides.
- Which syllable is stressed in besides?
- The second syllable (be-SIDES).