How many syllables in "illiterate"?

"illiterate" has 4 음절 (il - lit - er - ate).

How to divide "illiterate"?

"illiterate" divides into 4 parts: il · lit · er · ate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (il... lit... er... ate) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"illiterate": 4 음절.

음절:il·lit·er·ate

제1강세

il-LIT-er-ate(il · lit · er · ate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "illiterate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət⁄

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자동 재생

IPAɪˈlɪt.ər.ət

음절il·lit·er·ate

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How many syllables in "illiterate"?: "illiterate" has 4 음절 (il - lit - er - ate).
How to divide "illiterate"?: "illiterate" divides into 4 parts: il · lit · er · ate.
Where is the stress in "illiterate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "illiterate"?: Say each syllable slowly (il... lit... er... ate) and listen on SayItVid.