How many syllables in pirate?

Syllables in pirate

2

pi·rate

Pirate has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say pirate

Pronunciation/ˈpaɪɹət/
2 syllables, PI-rate · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say pirate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pi, rate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in pirate?
Pirate has two syllables.
How do you divide pirate into syllables?
Pirate divides as pi-rate.
Which syllable is stressed in pirate?
The first syllable (PI-rate).

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