How many syllables in phosphate?
Syllables in phosphate
2
phos·phate
Phosphate has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say phosphate
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ 2 syllables, PHOS-phate · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say phosphate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: phos, phate. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in phosphate?
- Phosphate has two syllables.
- How do you divide phosphate into syllables?
- Phosphate divides as phos-phate.
- Which syllable is stressed in phosphate?
- The first syllable (PHOS-phate).