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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tect
  • 6 letters
Syllables
de-tect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-TECT.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈtɛkt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-tect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide detect into syllables?

detect divides as de-tect. de-tect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in detect?

Detect has 2 syllables (de-tect).

Which syllable is stressed in detect?

The stressed syllable in detect is tect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-TECT.

How do you pronounce detect?

/dɪˈtɛkt/ in American English.