How many syllables in "misallocate"?

"misallocate" has 4 lettergrepen (mis - al - lo - cate).

How to divide "misallocate"?

"misallocate" divides into 4 parts: mis · al · lo · cate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (mis... al... lo... cate) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"misallocate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:mis·al·lo·cate

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mis-AL-lo-cate(mis · al · lo · cate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "misallocate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌmɪsˈæləkeɪt⁄

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IPAˌmɪsˈæləkeɪt

Lettergrepenmis·al·lo·cate

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They lie, cheat, and steal. They misallocate wealth all the time. But think about it.

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