How many syllables in "annihilate"?

"annihilate" has 4 syllabes (an - ni - hi - late).

How to divide "annihilate"?

"annihilate" divides into 4 parts: an · ni · hi · late.

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

Say each syllable slowly (an... ni... hi... late) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"annihilate": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:an·ni·hi·late

Accent principal

an-NI-hi-late(an · ni · hi · late)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "annihilate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt⁄

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How many syllables in "annihilate"?: "annihilate" has 4 syllabes (an - ni - hi - late).
How to divide "annihilate"?: "annihilate" divides into 4 parts: an · ni · hi · late.
Where is the stress in "annihilate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "annihilate"?: Say each syllable slowly (an... ni... hi... late) and listen on SayItVid.