How Many Syllables In Beside?
2syllables
Beside has 2 syllables, be-side. It is a disyllabic word.
beside
/bɪˈsaɪd/ UK /bɪˈsaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, side.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bɪ.saɪd/
Division By Letters
be-side
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Beside
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 | d | CVC | closed |
Why Beside 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 beside?
Beside has 2 syllables, be-side. In British English it is transcribed /bɪˈsaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in beside?
The second syllable, side, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of beside?
Beside has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide beside into syllables?
By sound, bɪ.saɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, be-side.