How many syllables in designate?
Syllables in designate
3
des·ig·nate
Designate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say designate
| Said as /ˈdɛzəɡˌneɪt/ | 3 syllables, DES-ig-nate · DUM-da-da |
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| Said as /ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪt/ | 3 syllables, DES-ig-nate · DUM-da-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say designate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: des, ig, nate. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with designate
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Questions
- How many syllables are in designate?
- Designate has three syllables.
- How do you divide designate into syllables?
- Designate divides as des-ig-nate.
- Which syllable is stressed in designate?
- The first syllable (DES-ig-nate).