How many syllables in "irate"?

"irate" has 2 lettergrepen (i - rate).

How to divide "irate"?

"irate" divides into 2 parts: i · rate.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"irate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:i·rate

Hoofdklemtoon

i-RATE(i · rate)○ ●

Stress in "irate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄aɪˈreɪt⁄

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1/10

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IPAaɪˈreɪt

Lettergrepeni·rate

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14:20

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