How many syllables in "colgate"?

"colgate" has 2 lettergrepen (col - gate).

How to divide "colgate"?

"colgate" divides into 2 parts: col · gate.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"colgate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:col·gate

Hoofdklemtoon

COL-gate(col · gate)● ○

Stress in "colgate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkoʊl.ɡeɪt⁄

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IPAˈkoʊl.ɡeɪt

Lettergrepencol·gate

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because if you look at it in such a way that Colgate is not just cleaning your teeth but is actually representing safety for you. You see that so many teeth but is actually representing

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How many syllables in "colgate"?: "colgate" has 2 lettergrepen (col - gate).
How to divide "colgate"?: "colgate" divides into 2 parts: col · gate.
Where is the stress in "colgate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "colgate"?: Say each syllable slowly (col... gate) and listen on SayItVid.