How many syllables in "primates"?

"primates" has 2 sílabas (pri - mates).

How to divide "primates"?

"primates" divides into 2 parts: pri · mates.

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

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2 Sílabas

"primates": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pri·mates

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PRI-mates(pri · mates)● ○

Stress in "primates" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpraɪ.meɪts⁄

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