How many syllables in "vacillates"?

"vacillates" has 3 syllabes (vac - il - lates).

How to divide "vacillates"?

"vacillates" divides into 3 parts: vac · il · lates.

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

Say each syllable slowly (vac... il... lates) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"vacillates": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:vac·il·lates

Accent principal

VAC-il-lates(vac · il · lates)● ○ ○

Stress in "vacillates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈvæs.ɪ.leɪts⁄

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IPAˈvæs.ɪ.leɪts

Syllabesvac·il·lates

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