How many syllables in respect?
Syllables in respect
2
re·spect
Respect has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say respect
| Said as /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ | 2 syllables, re-SPECT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Said as /ɹiˈspɛkt/ | 2 syllables, re-SPECT · da-DUM |
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say respect slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, spect. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with respect
- project
- perfect
- effect
- expect
- subject
- protect
- direct
- correct
- affect
- object
- checked
- suspect
- select
- aspect
- reflect
- connect
Questions
- How many syllables are in respect?
- Respect has two syllables.
- How do you divide respect into syllables?
- Respect divides as re-spect.
- Which syllable is stressed in respect?
- The second syllable (re-SPECT).