How many syllables in detect?
Syllables in detect
2
de·tect
Detect has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say detect
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈtɛkt/ 2 syllables, de-TECT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say detect slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, tect. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with detect
- project
- perfect
- respect
- effect
- expect
- subject
- protect
- direct
- correct
- affect
- object
- checked
- suspect
- select
- aspect
- reflect
Questions
- How many syllables are in detect?
- Detect has two syllables.
- How do you divide detect into syllables?
- Detect divides as de-tect.
- Which syllable is stressed in detect?
- The second syllable (de-TECT).