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