How many syllables in "decapitate"?

"decapitate" has 4 syllabes (de - cap - i - tate).

How to divide "decapitate"?

"decapitate" divides into 4 parts: de · cap · i · tate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... cap... i... tate) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"decapitate": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:de·cap·i·tate

Accent principal

de-CAP-i-tate(de · cap · i · tate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "decapitate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈkæpɪteɪt⁄

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Syllabesde·cap·i·tate

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take the bees' pupa to feed their own offspring. I mean, this is brutal, but one hornet can decapitate up to 40 bees a minute, so you kind of do have to like admire their efficiency, at least. So far, just one of these species has shown admire their efficiency, at least. So far, just one of these species has shown

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