How many syllables in believes?
Syllables in believes
2
be·lieves
Believes has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say believes
| Pronunciation | /bɪˈlivz/ 2 syllables, be-LIEVES · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say believes slowly and listen for each vowel sound: be, lieves. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with believes
- leaves
- receives
- thieves
- sleeves
- achieves
- weaves
- perceives
- relieves
- eaves
- greaves
- grieves
- neves
- peeves
- retrieves
- cleaves
- sheaves
Questions
- How many syllables are in believes?
- Believes has two syllables.
- How do you divide believes into syllables?
- Believes divides as be-lieves.
- Which syllable is stressed in believes?
- The second syllable (be-LIEVES).