How many syllables in "desperate"?

"desperate" has 3 sillabe (des - per - ate).

How to divide "desperate"?

"desperate" divides into 3 parts: des · per · ate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (des... per... ate) and listen on SayItVid.

Guida alle sillabe

3 Sillabe

"desperate": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:des·per·ate

Accento primario

DES-per-ate(des · per · ate)● ○ ○

Stress in "desperate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛspərət⁄

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IPAˈdɛspərət

Sillabedes·per·ate

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