How many syllables in "ovulate"?

"ovulate" has 3 lettergrepen (o - vu - late).

How to divide "ovulate"?

"ovulate" divides into 3 parts: o · vu · late.

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

Say each syllable slowly (o... vu... late) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"ovulate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:o·vu·late

Hoofdklemtoon

O-vu-late(o · vu · late)● ○ ○

Stress in "ovulate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɒvjʊleɪt⁄

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IPAˈɒvjʊleɪt

Lettergrepeno·vu·late

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