How many syllables in began?

Syllables in began

2

be·gan

Began has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say began

Said as /bɪˈɡæn/2 syllables, be-GAN · da-DUM
Said as /biˈɡæn/2 syllables, be-GAN · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say began slowly and listen for each vowel sound: be, gan. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with began

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Questions

How many syllables are in began?
Began has two syllables.
How do you divide began into syllables?
Began divides as be-gan.
Which syllable is stressed in began?
The second syllable (be-GAN).

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