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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cept
  • 6 letters
Syllables
ex-cept: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: ex-CEPT.
Pronunciation
/ɪksˈɛpt/ 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 ex-cept.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide except into syllables?

except divides as ex-cept. ex-cept: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in except?

Except has 2 syllables (ex-cept).

Which syllable is stressed in except?

The stressed syllable in except is cept. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ex-CEPT.

How do you pronounce except?

/ɪksˈɛpt/ in American English.