How many syllables in expect?
Syllables in expect
2
ex·pect
Expect has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say expect
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈspɛkt/ 2 syllables, ex-PECT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 6 |
To count it yourself, say expect slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, pect. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with expect
- project
- perfect
- respect
- effect
- subject
- protect
- direct
- correct
- affect
- object
- checked
- suspect
- select
- aspect
- reflect
- connect
Questions
- How many syllables are in expect?
- Expect has two syllables.
- How do you divide expect into syllables?
- Expect divides as ex-pect.
- Which syllable is stressed in expect?
- The second syllable (ex-PECT).