How many syllables in "spectate"?

"spectate" has 2 lettergrepen (spec - tate).

How to divide "spectate"?

"spectate" divides into 2 parts: spec · tate.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"spectate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:spec·tate

Hoofdklemtoon

SPEC-tate(spec · tate)● ○

Stress in "spectate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɛkteɪt⁄

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IPAˈspɛkteɪt

Lettergrepenspec·tate

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