How many syllables in subordinate?

Syllables in subordinate

4

sub·or·di·nate

Subordinate has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say subordinate

Said as /səˈbɔɹdəˌneɪt/4 syllables, sub-OR-di-nate · da-DUM-da-da
Said as /səˈbɔɹdənət/4 syllables, sub-OR-di-nate · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say subordinate slowly and listen for each vowel sound: sub, or, di, nate. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with subordinate

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Questions

How many syllables are in subordinate?
Subordinate has four syllables.
How do you divide subordinate into syllables?
Subordinate divides as sub-or-di-nate.
Which syllable is stressed in subordinate?
The second syllable (sub-OR-di-nate).

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