How many syllables in "excite"?

"excite" has 2 syllabes (ex - cite).

How to divide "excite"?

"excite" divides into 2 parts: ex · cite.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"excite": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ex·cite

Accent principal

ex-CITE(ex · cite)○ ●

Stress in "excite" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪkˈsaɪt⁄

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IPAɪkˈsaɪt

Syllabesex·cite

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How many syllables in "excite"?: "excite" has 2 syllabes (ex - cite).
How to divide "excite"?: "excite" divides into 2 parts: ex · cite.
Where is the stress in "excite"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "excite"?: Say each syllable slowly (ex... cite) and listen on SayItVid.