How many syllables in "prelate"?

"prelate" has 2 lettergrepen (pre - late).

How to divide "prelate"?

"prelate" divides into 2 parts: pre · late.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"prelate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pre·late

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PRE-late(pre · late)● ○

Stress in "prelate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛlɪt⁄

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IPAˈprɛlɪt

Lettergrepenpre·late

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