How many syllables in penetrate?
Syllables in penetrate
3
pen·e·trate
Penetrate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say penetrate
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛnəˌtɹeɪt/ 3 syllables, PEN-e-trate · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say penetrate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pen, e, trate. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in penetrate?
- Penetrate has three syllables.
- How do you divide penetrate into syllables?
- Penetrate divides as pen-e-trate.
- Which syllable is stressed in penetrate?
- The first syllable (PEN-e-trate).