How many syllables in delegates?

Syllables in delegates

3

del·e·gates

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

How to say delegates

Said as /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪts/3 syllables, DEL-e-gates · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈdɛləɡəts/3 syllables, DEL-e-gates · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
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To count it yourself, say delegates slowly and listen for each vowel sound: del, e, gates. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

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

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