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