How many syllables in "compensate"?

"compensate" has 3 音节 (com - pen - sate).

How to divide "compensate"?

"compensate" divides into 3 parts: com · pen · sate.

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

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

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3 音节

"compensate": 3 音节.

音节:com·pen·sate

主重音

COM-pen-sate(com · pen · sate)● ○ ○

Stress in "compensate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒmpənseɪt⁄

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