How Many Syllables In Began?
2syllables
Began has 2 syllables, be-gan. It is a disyllabic word.
began
/bɪˈɡæn/ UK /bɪˈɡæn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, gan.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.ɡæn/
Division By Letters
be-gan
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Began
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | æ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Began Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in began?
Began has 2 syllables, be-gan. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈɡæn/.
Which syllable is stressed in began?
The second syllable, gan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of began?
Began has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide began into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.ɡæn. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-gan.