How many syllables in "culminates"?

"culminates" has 3 lettergrepen (cul - mi - nates).

How to divide "culminates"?

"culminates" divides into 3 parts: cul · mi · nates.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"culminates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cul·mi·nates

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CUL-mi-nates(cul · mi · nates)● ○ ○

Stress in "culminates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪts⁄

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IPAˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪts

Lettergrepencul·mi·nates

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