How many syllables in "meliorate"?

"meliorate" has 4 lettergrepen (me - li - o - rate).

How to divide "meliorate"?

"meliorate" divides into 4 parts: me · li · o · rate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (me... li... o... rate) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"meliorate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·li·o·rate

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ME-li-o-rate(me · li · o · rate)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "meliorate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈmiːli.əɹeɪt⁄

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How many syllables in "meliorate"?: "meliorate" has 4 lettergrepen (me - li - o - rate).
How to divide "meliorate"?: "meliorate" divides into 4 parts: me · li · o · rate.
Where is the stress in "meliorate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "meliorate"?: Say each syllable slowly (me... li... o... rate) and listen on SayItVid.