How many syllables in "electorate"?

"electorate" has 4 lettergrepen (e - lec - to - rate).

How to divide "electorate"?

"electorate" divides into 4 parts: e · lec · to · rate.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"electorate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·lec·to·rate

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e-LEC-to-rate(e · lec · to · rate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "electorate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈlɛktərət⁄

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