How many syllables in "illiterate"?

"illiterate" has 4 syllabes (il - lit - er - ate).

How to divide "illiterate"?

"illiterate" divides into 4 parts: il · lit · er · ate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (il... lit... er... ate) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"illiterate": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:il·lit·er·ate

Accent principal

il-LIT-er-ate(il · lit · er · ate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "illiterate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət⁄

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IPAɪˈlɪt.ər.ət

Syllabesil·lit·er·ate

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