How many syllables in inherit?

Syllables in inherit

3

in·her·it

Inherit has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say inherit

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈhɛɹət/
3 syllables, in-HER-it · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with inherit

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Questions

How many syllables are in inherit?
Inherit has three syllables.
How do you divide inherit into syllables?
Inherit divides as in-her-it.
Which syllable is stressed in inherit?
The second syllable (in-HER-it).

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