How many syllables in "intercalate"?

"intercalate" has 4 lettergrepen (in - ter - ca - late).

How to divide "intercalate"?

"intercalate" divides into 4 parts: in · ter · ca · late.

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

Say each syllable slowly (in... ter... ca... late) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"intercalate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·ter·ca·late

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in-TER-ca-late(in · ter · ca · late)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "intercalate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈtɝ.kəˌleɪt⁄

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IPAɪnˈtɝ.kəˌleɪt

Lettergrepenin·ter·ca·late

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