How many syllables in "exegete"?

"exegete" has 3 lettergrepen (e - xe - gete).

How to divide "exegete"?

"exegete" divides into 3 parts: e · xe · gete.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"exegete": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:e·xe·gete

Hoofdklemtoon

E-xe-gete(e · xe · gete)● ○ ○

Stress in "exegete" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛksəˌd͡ʒit⁄

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IPAˈɛksəˌd͡ʒit

Lettergrepene·xe·gete

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