How many syllables in "irrigate"?

"irrigate" has 3 lettergrepen (ir - ri - gate).

How to divide "irrigate"?

"irrigate" divides into 3 parts: ir · ri · gate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ir... ri... gate) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"irrigate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ir·ri·gate

Hoofdklemtoon

IR-ri-gate(ir · ri · gate)● ○ ○

Stress in "irrigate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪr.ɪˌɡeɪt⁄

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IPAˈɪr.ɪˌɡeɪt

Lettergrepenir·ri·gate

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