How many syllables in "oscillates"?

"oscillates" has 3 lettergrepen (os - cil - lates).

How to divide "oscillates"?

"oscillates" divides into 3 parts: os · cil · lates.

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

Say each syllable slowly (os... cil... lates) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"oscillates": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:os·cil·lates

Hoofdklemtoon

OS-cil-lates(os · cil · lates)● ○ ○

Stress in "oscillates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪts⁄

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IPAˈɒs.ɪ.leɪts

Lettergrepenos·cil·lates

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