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elect

Syllables: e-lect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: e-LECT.
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛkt/ 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: Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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How do you divide elect into syllables?

elect divides as e-lect. e-lect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in elect?

Elect has 2 syllables (e-lect).

Which syllable is stressed in elect?

The stressed syllable in elect is lect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: e-LECT.

How do you pronounce elect?

/ɪˈlɛkt/ in American English.