How many syllables in "ameliorate"?

"ameliorate" has 5 syllabes (a - me - li - o - rate).

How to divide "ameliorate"?

"ameliorate" divides into 5 parts: a · me · li · o · rate.

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

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Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"ameliorate": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:a·me·li·o·rate

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a-ME-li-o-rate(a · me · li · o · rate)○ ● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "ameliorate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈmiːliəreɪt⁄

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IPAəˈmiːliəreɪt

Syllabesa·me·li·o·rate

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How many syllables in "ameliorate"?: "ameliorate" has 5 syllabes (a - me - li - o - rate).
How to divide "ameliorate"?: "ameliorate" divides into 5 parts: a · me · li · o · rate.
Where is the stress in "ameliorate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ameliorate"?: Say each syllable slowly (a... me... li... o... rate) and listen on SayItVid.