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What are some two syllable words that break in between the consonant?

You're asking about words where the syllable break happens *within* a consonant cluster. This is a bit tricky, as most consonant clusters in English are considered indivisible for syllable purposes. However, here are a few examples where the stress pattern might lead to a syllable break within the cluster:

Words with unusual stress patterns:

* "ex-tract" (normal stress is on the first syllable, but "ex-tract" can be used for emphasis)

* "in-ter-est" (again, normal stress is on the first syllable, but "in-ter-est" can emphasize the second syllable)

Words with non-standard pronunciation:

* "of-ten" (some speakers pronounce this with the break between the "f" and the "t")

* "be-tween" (similarly, some pronounce this with the break between the "t" and the "w")

Note: These examples are more about unusual pronunciation or emphasis than a strict rule about syllable division. In most cases, consonant clusters are treated as single units for syllable purposes.

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