How many syllables in "stalemate"?

"stalemate" has 2 lettergrepen (stale - mate).

How to divide "stalemate"?

"stalemate" divides into 2 parts: stale · mate.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"stalemate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:stale·mate

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STALE-mate(stale · mate)● ○

Stress in "stalemate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsteɪl.meɪt⁄

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IPAˈsteɪl.meɪt

Lettergrepenstale·mate

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