How many syllables in Besieged?
besieged has 2 syllables
besieged has 2 syllables
be-sieged
The word Besieged has three syllables: be-sieged. Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling. This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.
Besieged means to surround a place with an army or to be overwhelmed with something like problems or questions.
How many syllables are in 'Besieged'?
How do you divide 'Besieged' into syllables?
What is the correct pronunciation of 'Besieged'?
Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?
The first syllable 'be' has a vowel 'e' and a consonant 'b'. The second syllable 'sieged' has a vowel 'ie' and consonants 's' and 'g'.
The castle was besieged by the enemy army.
8 ( b, e, s, i, e, g, e, d )
6 ( b, e, s, i, g, d )
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IPA (International): bɪˈsi:dʒd
ARA (American): bɪˈsidʒd
EPA (English): bɪˈsi:dʒd
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