How many syllables in "sublimate"?

"sublimate" has 3 lettergrepen (su - bli - mate).

How to divide "sublimate"?

"sublimate" divides into 3 parts: su · bli · mate.

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

Say each syllable slowly (su... bli... mate) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"sublimate": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:su·bli·mate

Hoofdklemtoon

SU-bli-mate(su · bli · mate)● ○ ○

Stress in "sublimate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsʌblɪmeɪt⁄

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IPAˈsʌblɪmeɪt

Lettergrepensu·bli·mate

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How many syllables in "sublimate"?: "sublimate" has 3 lettergrepen (su - bli - mate).
How to divide "sublimate"?: "sublimate" divides into 3 parts: su · bli · mate.
Where is the stress in "sublimate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sublimate"?: Say each syllable slowly (su... bli... mate) and listen on SayItVid.