How many syllables in compassionate?
Syllables in compassionate
4
com·pas·sion·ate
Compassionate has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say compassionate
| Pronunciation | /kəmˈpæʃənət/ 4 syllables, com-PAS-sion-ate · da-DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 13 |
To count it yourself, say compassionate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pas, sion, ate. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in compassionate?
- Compassionate has four syllables.
- How do you divide compassionate into syllables?
- Compassionate divides as com-pas-sion-ate.
- Which syllable is stressed in compassionate?
- The second syllable (com-PAS-sion-ate).