How many syllables in "frustrate"?

"frustrate" has 2 lettergrepen (frus - trate).

How to divide "frustrate"?

"frustrate" divides into 2 parts: frus · trate.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"frustrate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:frus·trate

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frus-TRATE(frus · trate)○ ●

Stress in "frustrate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄frʌˈstreɪt⁄

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IPAfrʌˈstreɪt

Lettergrepenfrus·trate

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How many syllables in "frustrate"?: "frustrate" has 2 lettergrepen (frus - trate).
How to divide "frustrate"?: "frustrate" divides into 2 parts: frus · trate.
Where is the stress in "frustrate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "frustrate"?: Say each syllable slowly (frus... trate) and listen on SayItVid.