How many syllables in "decimate"?

"decimate" has 3 lettergrepen (dec - i - mate).

How to divide "decimate"?

"decimate" divides into 3 parts: dec · i · mate.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"decimate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dec·i·mate

Hoofdklemtoon

DEC-i-mate(dec · i · mate)● ○ ○

Stress in "decimate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛsɪmeɪt⁄

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IPAˈdɛsɪmeɪt

Lettergrependec·i·mate

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