How many syllables in designated?

Syllables in designated

4

des·ig·nat·ed

Designated has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say designated

Pronunciation/ˈdɛzɪɡˌneɪtɪd/
4 syllables, DES-ig-nat-ed · DUM-da-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say designated slowly and listen for each vowel sound: des, ig, nat, ed. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with designated

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Questions

How many syllables are in designated?
Designated has four syllables.
How do you divide designated into syllables?
Designated divides as des-ig-nat-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in designated?
The first syllable (DES-ig-nat-ed).

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