How many syllables in "dominates"?

"dominates" has 3 lettergrepen (dom - i - nates).

How to divide "dominates"?

"dominates" divides into 3 parts: dom · i · nates.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"dominates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dom·i·nates

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DOM-i-nates(dom · i · nates)● ○ ○

Stress in "dominates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪts⁄

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IPAˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪts

Lettergrependom·i·nates

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