How many syllables in "irritates"?

"irritates" has 3 lettergrepen (ir - ri - tates).

How to divide "irritates"?

"irritates" divides into 3 parts: ir · ri · tates.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"irritates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ir·ri·tates

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IR-ri-tates(ir · ri · tates)● ○ ○

Stress in "irritates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɪr.ɪˌteɪts⁄

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IPAˈɪr.ɪˌteɪts

Lettergrepenir·ri·tates

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