How many syllables in "delicate"?

"delicate" has 3 syllabes (del - i - cate).

How to divide "delicate"?

"delicate" divides into 3 parts: del · i · cate.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"delicate": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:del·i·cate

Accent principal

DEL-i-cate(del · i · cate)● ○ ○

Stress in "delicate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛl.ɪ.kət⁄

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How many syllables in "delicate"?: "delicate" has 3 syllabes (del - i - cate).
How to divide "delicate"?: "delicate" divides into 3 parts: del · i · cate.
Where is the stress in "delicate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "delicate"?: Say each syllable slowly (del... i... cate) and listen on SayItVid.