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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable spect
  • 7 letters
Syllables
re-spect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-SPECT.
Pronunciation
/rɪˈspɛkt/ 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 re-spect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide respect into syllables?

respect divides as re-spect. re-spect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in respect?

Respect has 2 syllables (re-spect).

Which syllable is stressed in respect?

The stressed syllable in respect is spect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: re-SPECT.

How do you pronounce respect?

/rɪˈspɛkt/ in American English.