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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable lect
  • 6 letters
Syllables
se-lect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: se-LECT.
Pronunciation
/səˈlɛkt/ 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 se-lect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide select into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in select?

Select has 2 syllables (se-lect).

Which syllable is stressed in select?

The stressed syllable in select is lect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: se-LECT.

How do you pronounce select?

/səˈlɛkt/ in American English.