How many syllables in detects?

Syllables in detects

2

de·tects

Detects has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say detects

Pronunciation/dɪˈtɛkts/
2 syllables, de-TECTS · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say detects slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, tects. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in detects?
Detects has two syllables.
How do you divide detects into syllables?
Detects divides as de-tects.
Which syllable is stressed in detects?
The second syllable (de-TECTS).

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