How many syllables in "senate"?

"senate" has 2 syllabes (sen - ate).

How to divide "senate"?

"senate" divides into 2 parts: sen · ate.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"senate": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:sen·ate

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SEN-ate(sen · ate)● ○

Stress in "senate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛn.ɪt⁄

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IPAˈsɛn.ɪt

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How many syllables in "senate"?: "senate" has 2 syllabes (sen - ate).
How to divide "senate"?: "senate" divides into 2 parts: sen · ate.
Where is the stress in "senate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "senate"?: Say each syllable slowly (sen... ate) and listen on SayItVid.