How many syllables in "assimilate"?

"assimilate" has 4 lettergrepen (as - sim - i - late).

How to divide "assimilate"?

"assimilate" divides into 4 parts: as · sim · i · late.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"assimilate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:as·sim·i·late

Hoofdklemtoon

as-SIM-i-late(as · sim · i · late)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "assimilate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈsɪm.ə.leɪt⁄

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IPAəˈsɪm.ə.leɪt

Lettergrepenas·sim·i·late

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