How many syllables in "resists"?

"resists" has 2 lettergrepen (re - sists).

How to divide "resists"?

"resists" divides into 2 parts: re · sists.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"resists": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·sists

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re-SISTS(re · sists)○ ●

Stress in "resists" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈzɪsts⁄

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Lettergrepenre·sists

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