How many syllables in insect?

Syllables in insect

2

in·sect

Insect has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say insect

Pronunciation/ˈɪnˌsɛkt/
2 syllables, IN-sect · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say insect slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, sect. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with insect

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Questions

How many syllables are in insect?
Insect has two syllables.
How do you divide insect into syllables?
Insect divides as in-sect.
Which syllable is stressed in insect?
The first syllable (IN-sect).

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