How many syllables in terminate?

Syllables in terminate

3

ter·mi·nate

Terminate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say terminate

Pronunciation/ˈtɝməˌneɪt/
3 syllables, TER-mi-nate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say terminate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ter, mi, nate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in terminate?
Terminate has three syllables.
How do you divide terminate into syllables?
Terminate divides as ter-mi-nate.
Which syllable is stressed in terminate?
The first syllable (TER-mi-nate).

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