How many syllables in "designate"?

"designate" has 3 音節 (des - ig - nate).

How to divide "designate"?

"designate" divides into 3 parts: des · ig · nate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (des... ig... nate) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"designate": 3 音節.

音節:des·ig·nate

第1強勢

DES-ig-nate(des · ig · nate)● ○ ○

Stress in "designate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt⁄

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IPAˈdɛzɪɡneɪt

音節des·ig·nate

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