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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable spir
  • 6 letters
Syllables
spir-it: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SPIR-it.
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪrət/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with spirit

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide spirit into syllables?

spirit divides as spir-it. spir-it: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in spirit?

Spirit has 2 syllables (spir-it).

Which syllable is stressed in spirit?

The stressed syllable in spirit is spir. The 1st syllable is stressed: SPIR-it.

How do you pronounce spirit?

/ˈspɪrət/ in American English.