How many syllables in "abate"?

"abate" has 2 lettergrepen (a - bate).

How to divide "abate"?

"abate" divides into 2 parts: a · bate.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"abate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:a·bate

Hoofdklemtoon

a-BATE(a · bate)○ ●

Stress in "abate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈbeɪt⁄

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IPAəˈbeɪt

Lettergrepena·bate

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How many syllables in "abate"?: "abate" has 2 lettergrepen (a - bate).
How to divide "abate"?: "abate" divides into 2 parts: a · bate.
Where is the stress in "abate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "abate"?: Say each syllable slowly (a... bate) and listen on SayItVid.