How many syllables in "dislocate"?

"dislocate" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - lo - cate).

How to divide "dislocate"?

"dislocate" divides into 3 parts: dis · lo · cate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (dis... lo... cate) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"dislocate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·lo·cate

Hoofdklemtoon

DIS-lo-cate(dis · lo · cate)● ○ ○

Stress in "dislocate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɪs.ləˌkeɪt⁄

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IPAˈdɪs.ləˌkeɪt

Lettergrependis·lo·cate

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