How many syllables in "literate"?

"literate" has 3 syllabes (lit - er - ate).

How to divide "literate"?

"literate" divides into 3 parts: lit · er · ate.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"literate": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:lit·er·ate

Accent principal

LIT-er-ate(lit · er · ate)● ○ ○

Stress in "literate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɪt.ər.ət⁄

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IPAˈlɪt.ər.ət

Syllabeslit·er·ate

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