How many syllables in "socrates"?

"socrates" has 3 syllabes (soc - ra - tes).

How to divide "socrates"?

"socrates" divides into 3 parts: soc · ra · tes.

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

Say each syllable slowly (soc... ra... tes) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"socrates": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:soc·ra·tes

Accent principal

SOC-ra-tes(soc · ra · tes)● ○ ○

Stress in "socrates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɒkrətiːz⁄

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IPAˈsɒkrətiːz

Syllabessoc·ra·tes

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