How many syllables in "medicate"?

"medicate" has 3 lettergrepen (med - i - cate).

How to divide "medicate"?

"medicate" divides into 3 parts: med · i · cate.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"medicate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:med·i·cate

Hoofdklemtoon

MED-i-cate(med · i · cate)● ○ ○

Stress in "medicate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmɛd.ɪ.keɪt⁄

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IPAˈmɛd.ɪ.keɪt

Lettergrepenmed·i·cate

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