How many syllables in "equator"?

"equator" has 3 lettergrepen (e - qua - tor).

How to divide "equator"?

"equator" divides into 3 parts: e · qua · tor.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"equator": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·qua·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

e-QUA-tor(e · qua · tor)○ ● ○

Stress in "equator" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪˈkweɪtər⁄

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IPAɪˈkweɪtər

Lettergrepene·qua·tor

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