How many syllables in "perforate"?

"perforate" has 3 syllabes (per - fo - rate).

How to divide "perforate"?

"perforate" divides into 3 parts: per · fo · rate.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"perforate": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:per·fo·rate

Accent principal

PER-fo-rate(per · fo · rate)● ○ ○

Stress in "perforate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɜːr.fə.reɪt⁄

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IPAˈpɜːr.fə.reɪt

Syllabesper·fo·rate

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