How many syllables in generate?

Syllables in generate

3

gen·er·ate

Generate has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say generate

Pronunciation/ˈdʒɛnɚˌeɪt/
3 syllables, GEN-er-ate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say generate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: gen, er, ate. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with generate

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Questions

How many syllables are in generate?
Generate has three syllables.
How do you divide generate into syllables?
Generate divides as gen-er-ate.
Which syllable is stressed in generate?
The first syllable (GEN-er-ate).

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