How many syllables in "metate"?

"metate" has 2 lettergrepen (me - tate).

How to divide "metate"?

"metate" divides into 2 parts: me · tate.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"metate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:me·tate

Hoofdklemtoon

me-TATE(me · tate)○ ●

Stress in "metate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄mɛˈtɑːteɪ⁄

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IPAmɛˈtɑːteɪ

Lettergrepenme·tate

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I remember waking up, getting this molino, that you now have. And then grind this masa and then pass it through the metate, which is another piece of equipment. pass it through the metate, which

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