How many syllables in respectful?
Syllables in respectful
3
re·spect·ful
Respectful has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say respectful
| Pronunciation | /ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/ 3 syllables, re-SPECT-ful · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say respectful slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, spect, ful. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with respectful
- disrespectful
- neglectful
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Questions
- How many syllables are in respectful?
- Respectful has three syllables.
- How do you divide respectful into syllables?
- Respectful divides as re-spect-ful.
- Which syllable is stressed in respectful?
- The second syllable (re-SPECT-ful).