How many syllables in "alternate"?

"alternate" has 3 lettergrepen (al - ter - nate).

How to divide "alternate"?

"alternate" divides into 3 parts: al · ter · nate.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"alternate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·ter·nate

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AL-ter-nate(al · ter · nate)● ○ ○

Stress in "alternate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɔːl.tɚ.neɪt⁄

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IPAˈɔːl.tɚ.neɪt

Lettergrepenal·ter·nate

Hoor in contextUS

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enough that is enough rough housing and finally a word that is an alternate spelling and as far as I know this is the only case for this pronunciation of o u g and that is the word

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