How many syllables in "promotes"?

"promotes" has 2 lettergrepen (pro - motes).

How to divide "promotes"?

"promotes" divides into 2 parts: pro · motes.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"promotes": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·motes

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pro-MOTES(pro · motes)○ ●

Stress in "promotes" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈmoʊts⁄

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IPAprəˈmoʊts

Lettergrepenpro·motes

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