How many syllables in literate?

Syllables in literate

3

lit·er·ate

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

How to say literate

Pronunciation/ˈlɪtɚət/
3 syllables, LIT-er-ate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say literate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lit, er, ate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in literate?
Literate has three syllables.
How do you divide literate into syllables?
Literate divides as lit-er-ate.
Which syllable is stressed in literate?
The first syllable (LIT-er-ate).

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