How many syllables in "captivates"?

"captivates" has 3 lettergrepen (cap - ti - vates).

How to divide "captivates"?

"captivates" divides into 3 parts: cap · ti · vates.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"captivates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cap·ti·vates

Hoofdklemtoon

CAP-ti-vates(cap · ti · vates)● ○ ○

Stress in "captivates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪts⁄

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IPAˈkæp.tɪ.veɪts

Lettergrepencap·ti·vates

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