besieged
How many syllables in besieged?
There are 2 syllables in the word besieged.Divide besieged into syllables:
be · sieged
How to pronounce besieged:
Synonyms for besieged:
assailed
assaulted
attacked
barricaded
beleaguered
beset
blockaded
blocked
cut off
encircled
invested
isolated
laid siege to
leaguered
Antonyms for besieged:
defended
left alone
let go
Other 2-syllable words like besieged
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