Word Analysis

befell

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "befell" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

6 characters

English (US)

2syllables

befell

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befell is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, befell is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbefell

1verb

To fall upon; fall all over; overtake
Example: "At dusk an unusual calm befalls the wetlands."
To happen.
To happen to.
Example: "Temptation befell me."
To fall.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

befamine befan befancy befanned befathered befavor befavour befeather

befell(current)

After

beferned befetished befetter befezzed beffroy befiddle befilch befile

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