How many syllables in "actuate"?

"actuate" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - tu - ate).

How to divide "actuate"?

"actuate" divides into 3 parts: ac · tu · ate.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"actuate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·tu·ate

Hoofdklemtoon

AC-tu-ate(ac · tu · ate)● ○ ○

Stress in "actuate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæktʃuˌeɪt⁄

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IPAˈæktʃuˌeɪt

Lettergrepenac·tu·ate

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