How many syllables in "respite"?

"respite" has 2 sílabas (res - pite).

How to divide "respite"?

"respite" divides into 2 parts: res · pite.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (res... pite) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"respite": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:res·pite

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RES-pite(res · pite)● ○

Stress in "respite" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrɛspɪt⁄

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IPAˈrɛspɪt

Sílabasres·pite

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How many syllables in "respite"?: "respite" has 2 sílabas (res - pite).
How to divide "respite"?: "respite" divides into 2 parts: res · pite.
Where is the stress in "respite"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "respite"?: Say each syllable slowly (res... pite) and listen on SayItVid.