How many syllables in "roommates"?

"roommates" has 2 sílabas (room - mates).

How to divide "roommates"?

"roommates" divides into 2 parts: room · mates.

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

Say each syllable slowly (room... mates) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"roommates": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:room·mates

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ROOM-mates(room · mates)● ○

Stress in "roommates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈruːm.meɪts⁄

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Sílabasroom·mates

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How many syllables in "roommates"?: "roommates" has 2 sílabas (room - mates).
How to divide "roommates"?: "roommates" divides into 2 parts: room · mates.
Where is the stress in "roommates"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "roommates"?: Say each syllable slowly (room... mates) and listen on SayItVid.