How many syllables in "denigrate"?

"denigrate" has 3 lettergrepen (den - i - grate).

How to divide "denigrate"?

"denigrate" divides into 3 parts: den · i · grate.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"denigrate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:den·i·grate

Hoofdklemtoon

DEN-i-grate(den · i · grate)● ○ ○

Stress in "denigrate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛn.ɪˌɡreɪt⁄

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IPAˈdɛn.ɪˌɡreɪt

Lettergrependen·i·grate

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