How many syllables in "asphyxiate"?

"asphyxiate" has 4 syllabes (as - phyx - i - ate).

How to divide "asphyxiate"?

"asphyxiate" divides into 4 parts: as · phyx · i · ate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (as... phyx... i... ate) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"asphyxiate": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:as·phyx·i·ate

Accent principal

as-PHYX-i-ate(as · phyx · i · ate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "asphyxiate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄æsˈfɪksiˌeɪt⁄

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IPAæsˈfɪksiˌeɪt

Syllabesas·phyx·i·ate

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