How many syllables in "populate"?

"populate" has 3 syllabes (pop - u - late).

How to divide "populate"?

"populate" divides into 3 parts: pop · u · late.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"populate": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pop·u·late

Accent principal

POP-u-late(pop · u · late)● ○ ○

Stress in "populate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪt⁄

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IPAˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪt

Syllabespop·u·late

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