How many syllables in senate?

Syllables in senate

2

sen·ate

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

How to say senate

Said as /ˈsɛnət/2 syllables, SEN-ate · DUM-da
Said as /ˈsɛnɪt/2 syllables, SEN-ate · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in senate?
Senate has two syllables.
How do you divide senate into syllables?
Senate divides as sen-ate.
Which syllable is stressed in senate?
The first syllable (SEN-ate).

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