How many syllables in "decaffeinate"?

"decaffeinate" has 4 lettergrepen (de - caf - fei - nate).

How to divide "decaffeinate"?

"decaffeinate" divides into 4 parts: de · caf · fei · nate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... caf... fei... nate) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"decaffeinate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:de·caf·fei·nate

Hoofdklemtoon

de-CAF-fei-nate(de · caf · fei · nate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "decaffeinate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄diːˈkæf.ɪ.neɪt⁄

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