How do you divide instincts into syllables?

Instincts divides as in-stincts.

Which syllable is stressed in instincts?

The first syllable (IN-stincts).

Syllables in instincts

in·stincts

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

Pronunciation	/ˈɪnstɪŋkts/ 2 syllables, IN-stincts · DUM-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

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

How many syllables are in instincts?: Instincts has two syllables.
How do you divide instincts into syllables?: Instincts divides as in-stincts.
Which syllable is stressed in instincts?: The first syllable (IN-stincts).