How many syllables in "compensates"?

"compensates" has 3 sílabas (com - pen - sates).

How to divide "compensates"?

"compensates" divides into 3 parts: com · pen · sates.

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

Say each syllable slowly (com... pen... sates) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sílabas

"compensates": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:com·pen·sates

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COM-pen-sates(com · pen · sates)● ○ ○

Stress in "compensates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒmpɛnˌseɪts⁄

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