How Many Syllables In Besides?
2syllables
Besides has 2 syllables, besi-des. It is a disyllabic word.
besides
/bɪˈsaɪdz/ UK /bɪˈsaɪdz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, des.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.saɪdz/
Division By Letters
besi-des
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Besides
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 | s | aɪ | dz | CVCC | closed |
Why Besides Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in besides?
Besides has 2 syllables, besi-des. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈsaɪdz/.
Which syllable is stressed in besides?
The second syllable, des, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of besides?
Besides has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide besides into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.saɪdz. By letters, as a spelling guide, besi-des.