How many syllables in "gesticulate"?

"gesticulate" has 4 sílabas (ge - sti - cu - late).

How to divide "gesticulate"?

"gesticulate" divides into 4 parts: ge · sti · cu · late.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ge... sti... cu... late) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"gesticulate": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:ge·sti·cu·late

Ênfase Primária

ge-STI-cu-late(ge · sti · cu · late)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "gesticulate" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄d͡ʒɛsˈtɪkjəleɪt⁄

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How many syllables in "gesticulate"?: "gesticulate" has 4 sílabas (ge - sti - cu - late).
How to divide "gesticulate"?: "gesticulate" divides into 4 parts: ge · sti · cu · late.
Where is the stress in "gesticulate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "gesticulate"?: Say each syllable slowly (ge... sti... cu... late) and listen on SayItVid.