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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable rect
  • 8 letters
Syllables
in-di-rect: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-di-RECT. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.
Pronunciation
/ˌɪndɚˈɛkt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (3rd of 3), 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 in-direct, indi-rect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide indirect into syllables?

indirect divides as in-di-rect. in-di-rect: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in indirect?

Indirect has 3 syllables (in-di-rect).

Which syllable is stressed in indirect?

The stressed syllable in indirect is rect. The 3rd syllable is stressed: in-di-RECT. Lighter (secondary) stress on in.

How do you pronounce indirect?

/ˌɪndɚˈɛkt/ in American English.