How many syllables in "mandate"?

"mandate" has 2 lettergrepen (man - date).

How to divide "mandate"?

"mandate" divides into 2 parts: man · date.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"mandate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:man·date

Hoofdklemtoon

MAN-date(man · date)● ○

Stress in "mandate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmæn.deɪt⁄

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IPAˈmæn.deɪt

Lettergrepenman·date

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