How do you divide calculate into syllables?

Calculate divides as cal-cu-late.

Which syllable is stressed in calculate?

The first syllable (CAL-cu-late).

Syllables in calculate

cal·cu·late

Calculate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/ 3 syllables, CAL-cu-late · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	9

To count it yourself, say calculate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cal, cu, late. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in calculate?: Calculate has three syllables.
How do you divide calculate into syllables?: Calculate divides as cal-cu-late.
Which syllable is stressed in calculate?: The first syllable (CAL-cu-late).