How many syllables in "appropriates"?

"appropriates" has 4 lettergrepen (ap - pro - pri - ates).

How to divide "appropriates"?

"appropriates" divides into 4 parts: ap · pro · pri · ates.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ap... pro... pri... ates) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"appropriates": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ap·pro·pri·ates

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ap-PRO-pri-ates(ap · pro · pri · ates)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "appropriates" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈproʊpriˌeɪts⁄

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IPAəˈproʊpriˌeɪts

Lettergrepenap·pro·pri·ates

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