How many syllables in "abbreviates"?

"abbreviates" has 4 lettergrepen (ab - bre - vi - ates).

How to divide "abbreviates"?

"abbreviates" divides into 4 parts: ab · bre · vi · ates.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ab... bre... vi... ates) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"abbreviates": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ab·bre·vi·ates

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ab-BRE-vi-ates(ab · bre · vi · ates)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "abbreviates" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈbriːviˌeɪts⁄

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IPAəˈbriːviˌeɪts

Lettergrepenab·bre·vi·ates

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How many syllables in "abbreviates"?: "abbreviates" has 4 lettergrepen (ab - bre - vi - ates).
How to divide "abbreviates"?: "abbreviates" divides into 4 parts: ab · bre · vi · ates.
Where is the stress in "abbreviates"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "abbreviates"?: Say each syllable slowly (ab... bre... vi... ates) and listen on SayItVid.