How many syllables in inherited?

Syllables in inherited

4

in·her·it·ed

Inherited has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say inherited

Pronunciation/ˌɪnˈhɛɹətɪd/
4 syllables, in-HER-it-ed · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in inherited?
Inherited has four syllables.
How do you divide inherited into syllables?
Inherited divides as in-her-it-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in inherited?
The second syllable (in-HER-it-ed).

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