How many syllables in proportionate?

Syllables in proportionate

4

pro·por·tion·ate

Proportionate has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say proportionate

Pronunciation/pɹəˈpɔɹʃənət/
4 syllables, pro-POR-tion-ate · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters13

To count it yourself, say proportionate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, por, tion, ate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in proportionate?
Proportionate has four syllables.
How do you divide proportionate into syllables?
Proportionate divides as pro-por-tion-ate.
Which syllable is stressed in proportionate?
The second syllable (pro-POR-tion-ate).

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