How many syllables in deteriorate?

Syllables in deteriorate

5

de·te·ri·o·rate

Deteriorate has five syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say deteriorate

Pronunciation/dɪˈtɪɹiɚˌeɪt/
5 syllables, de-TE-ri-o-rate · da-DUM-da-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say deteriorate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, te, ri, o, rate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in deteriorate?
Deteriorate has five syllables.
How do you divide deteriorate into syllables?
Deteriorate divides as de-te-ri-o-rate.
Which syllable is stressed in deteriorate?
The second syllable (de-TE-ri-o-rate).

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