How many syllables in "recuperate"?

"recuperate" has 4 lettergrepen (re - cu - per - ate).

How to divide "recuperate"?

"recuperate" divides into 4 parts: re · cu · per · ate.

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"recuperate": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·cu·per·ate

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re-CU-per-ate(re · cu · per · ate)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "recuperate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈkuːpəreɪt⁄

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IPArɪˈkuːpəreɪt

Lettergrepenre·cu·per·ate

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