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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pect
  • 7 letters
Syllables
sus-pect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: sus-PECT.
Pronunciation
/səsˈpɛkt/ 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 sus-pect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide suspect into syllables?

suspect divides as sus-pect. sus-pect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in suspect?

Suspect has 2 syllables (sus-pect).

Which syllable is stressed in suspect?

The stressed syllable in suspect is pect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: sus-PECT.

How do you pronounce suspect?

/səsˈpɛkt/ in American English.