How many syllables in detector?
Syllables in detector
3
de·tec·tor
Detector has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say detector
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈtɛktɚ/ 3 syllables, de-TEC-tor · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say detector slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, tec, tor. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with detector
- director
- sector
- inspector
- vector
- collector
- protector
- hector
- connector
- projector
- rector
- nectar
- spectre
- specter
- reflector
- elector
- injector
Questions
- How many syllables are in detector?
- Detector has three syllables.
- How do you divide detector into syllables?
- Detector divides as de-tec-tor.
- Which syllable is stressed in detector?
- The second syllable (de-TEC-tor).