How many syllables in "ovate"?

"ovate" has 2 lettergrepen (o - vate).

How to divide "ovate"?

"ovate" divides into 2 parts: o · vate.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ovate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·vate

Hoofdklemtoon

O-vate(o · vate)● ○

Stress in "ovate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈoʊ.veɪt⁄

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IPAˈoʊ.veɪt

Lettergrepeno·vate

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