How many syllables in "aspirates"?

"aspirates" has 3 lettergrepen (as - pi - rates).

How to divide "aspirates"?

"aspirates" divides into 3 parts: as · pi · rates.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"aspirates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·pi·rates

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AS-pi-rates(as · pi · rates)● ○ ○

Stress in "aspirates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæspəreɪts⁄

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IPAˈæspəreɪts

Lettergrepenas·pi·rates

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