How many syllables in "confederates"?

"confederates" has 4 lettergrepen (con - fed - er - ates).

How to divide "confederates"?

"confederates" divides into 4 parts: con · fed · er · ates.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... fed... er... ates) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"confederates": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·fed·er·ates

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con-FED-er-ates(con · fed · er · ates)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "confederates" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈfɛdərɪts⁄

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Lettergrepencon·fed·er·ates

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