How many syllables in "illustrates"?

"illustrates" has 3 sílabas (il - lus - trates).

How to divide "illustrates"?

"illustrates" divides into 3 parts: il · lus · trates.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (il... lus... trates) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"illustrates": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:il·lus·trates

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IL-lus-trates(il · lus · trates)● ○ ○

Stress in "illustrates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪləˌstreɪts⁄

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How many syllables in "illustrates"?: "illustrates" has 3 sílabas (il - lus - trates).
How to divide "illustrates"?: "illustrates" divides into 3 parts: il · lus · trates.
Where is the stress in "illustrates"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "illustrates"?: Say each syllable slowly (il... lus... trates) and listen on SayItVid.