How many syllables in "pectinate"?

"pectinate" has 3 syllabes (pec - ti - nate).

How to divide "pectinate"?

"pectinate" divides into 3 parts: pec · ti · nate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pec... ti... nate) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"pectinate": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pec·ti·nate

Accent principal

PEC-ti-nate(pec · ti · nate)● ○ ○

Stress in "pectinate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɛktəneɪt⁄

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Syllabespec·ti·nate

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