How many syllables in alleviate?

Syllables in alleviate

4

al·le·vi·ate

Alleviate has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say alleviate

Pronunciation/əˈliviˌeɪt/
4 syllables, al-LE-vi-ate · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say alleviate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: al, le, vi, ate. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with alleviate

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Questions

How many syllables are in alleviate?
Alleviate has four syllables.
How do you divide alleviate into syllables?
Alleviate divides as al-le-vi-ate.
Which syllable is stressed in alleviate?
The second syllable (al-LE-vi-ate).

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