How many syllables in "decorate"?

"decorate" has 3 sílabas (dec - o - rate).

How to divide "decorate"?

"decorate" divides into 3 parts: dec · o · rate.

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

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3 Sílabas

"decorate": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:dec·o·rate

Ênfase Primária

DEC-o-rate(dec · o · rate)● ○ ○

Stress in "decorate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈdɛk.əˌreɪt⁄

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