How many syllables in debates?

Syllables in debates

2

de·bates

Debates has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say debates

Pronunciation/dəˈbeɪts/
2 syllables, de-BATES · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say debates slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, bates. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in debates?
Debates has two syllables.
How do you divide debates into syllables?
Debates divides as de-bates.
Which syllable is stressed in debates?
The second syllable (de-BATES).

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