How many syllables in "levitate"?

"levitate" has 3 lettergrepen (lev - i - tate).

How to divide "levitate"?

"levitate" divides into 3 parts: lev · i · tate.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"levitate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:lev·i·tate

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LEV-i-tate(lev · i · tate)● ○ ○

Stress in "levitate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlɛvɪteɪt⁄

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IPAˈlɛvɪteɪt

Lettergrepenlev·i·tate

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