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