How many syllables in alligator?
Syllables in alligator
4
al·li·ga·tor
Alligator has four syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say alligator
| Pronunciation | /ˈæləˌɡeɪtɚ/ 4 syllables, AL-li-ga-tor · DUM-da-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say alligator slowly and listen for each vowel sound: al, li, ga, tor. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with alligator
- later
- greater
- operator
- creator
- administrator
- elevator
- generator
- indicator
- coordinator
- investigator
- traitor
- commentator
- translator
- dictator
- regulator
- refrigerator
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Questions
- How many syllables are in alligator?
- Alligator has four syllables.
- How do you divide alligator into syllables?
- Alligator divides as al-li-ga-tor.
- Which syllable is stressed in alligator?
- The first syllable (AL-li-ga-tor).