How many syllables in "predestinate"?

"predestinate" has 4 lettergrepen (pre - de - sti - nate).

How to divide "predestinate"?

"predestinate" divides into 4 parts: pre · de · sti · nate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pre... de... sti... nate) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"predestinate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·de·sti·nate

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pre-DE-sti-nate(pre · de · sti · nate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "predestinate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pɹiːˈdɛstɪneɪt⁄

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IPApɹiːˈdɛstɪneɪt

Lettergrepenpre·de·sti·nate

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