How many syllables in delegate?

Syllables in delegate

3

del·e·gate

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

How to say delegate

Said as /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪt/3 syllables, DEL-e-gate · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈdɛləɡət/3 syllables, DEL-e-gate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say delegate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: del, e, gate. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with delegate

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Questions

How many syllables are in delegate?
Delegate has three syllables.
How do you divide delegate into syllables?
Delegate divides as del-e-gate.
Which syllable is stressed in delegate?
The first syllable (DEL-e-gate).

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