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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable spire
  • 7 letters
Syllables
in-spire: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-SPIRE.
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈspaɪr/ 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 in-spire.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide inspire into syllables?

inspire divides as in-spire. in-spire: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in inspire?

Inspire has 2 syllables (in-spire).

Which syllable is stressed in inspire?

The stressed syllable in inspire is spire. The 2nd syllable is stressed: in-SPIRE.

How do you pronounce inspire?

/ɪnˈspaɪr/ in American English.