How many syllables in intimate?

Syllables in intimate

3

in·ti·mate

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

How to say intimate

Said as /ˈɪntəmət/3 syllables, IN-ti-mate · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈɪntəˌmeɪt/3 syllables, IN-ti-mate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say intimate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: in, ti, mate. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in intimate?
Intimate has three syllables.
How do you divide intimate into syllables?
Intimate divides as in-ti-mate.
Which syllable is stressed in intimate?
The first syllable (IN-ti-mate).

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