How many syllables in "designated"?

"designated" has 4 lettergrepen (des - ig - nat - ed).

How to divide "designated"?

"designated" divides into 4 parts: des · ig · nat · ed.

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

Say each syllable slowly (des... ig... nat... ed) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"designated": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:des·ig·nat·ed

Hoofdklemtoon

DES-ig-nat-ed(des · ig · nat · ed)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "designated" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛz.ɪɡˌneɪ.tɪd⁄

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IPAˈdɛz.ɪɡˌneɪ.tɪd

Lettergrependes·ig·nat·ed

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