Besides has 2 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | These Dreamers are Americans in their hearts, in their minds, in every single way but one: on paper. They were brought to this country by their parents, sometimes even as infants. They may not know a country besides ours. They may not even know a language besides English. They often have no idea they’re undocumented until they apply for a job, or college, or a driver’s license. | |
| 2. | Besides the rain, we experienced heavy winds. | |
| 3. | There was no one in the room besides Mary and John. | |
| 4. | Besides, it's starting to rain. | |
| 5. | There was no one there besides me. | |
| 6. | Besides being a great statesman, Sir Winston Churchill was a great writer. | |
| 7. | Any student of this school must learn one more foreign language besides English. | |
| 8. | That store sells many things besides furniture. | |
| 9. | Besides, you lead a charmed life. | |
| 10. | Is anyone coming besides your friends? |