How many syllables in "ligates"?

"ligates" has 3 lettergrepen (li - ga - tes).

How to divide "ligates"?

"ligates" divides into 3 parts: li · ga · tes.

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

Say each syllable slowly (li... ga... tes) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"ligates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:li·ga·tes

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LI-ga-tes(li · ga · tes)● ○ ○

Stress in "ligates" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenli·ga·tes

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